SAP Development Lead

Own the development workstream the RICEFW / extension backlog, build standards, code review and quality.

Enforce clean-core development: prefer in-app and side-by-side extensibility (BTP, RAP / CAP) over core modification; govern the extension register.

Lead ABAP / OData / CDS development, Fiori / UI5 apps, forms (Adobe / SmartForms), interfaces and enhancements.

Own developer authorisation, transport discipline and DevOps / CI-CD where applicable, with Basis and the Technical Architect.

Translate functional specifications into technical specifications and delivered objects with the functional leads.

Own unit-test coverage, code security scanning and performance-conscious development.

Support SIT/UAT defect resolution and build cutover technical objects (migration programs, conversions).

Manage the development team including security-cleared developers and any on-shore / off-shore split permitted under defence rules.

Minimum: 10+ years SAP development experience, of which 5+ years as a development lead, with at least two full-lifecycle S/4HANA builds including clean-core extensibility.

Development breadth: ABAP (including ABAP for HANA / RAP), CDS, OData, Fiori / UI5, forms, interfaces and enhancements.

Clean core & BTP: in-app and side-by-side extensibility, BTP (CAP / RAP) and API-based integration.

Engineering practice: code review, security scanning (e.g. CVA), transport / DevOps discipline and performance tuning.

Team leadership: leading cleared developer teams and governing build quality.

Public-sector / defence: development under classified constraints and controlled environments (on-shore / cleared, restricted access).

Provide two to three detailed case examples matched to the role and to defence or air-gapped environments.

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.

SAP certification in ABAP / development or S/4HANA extensibility.

Awareness of SAP Activate methodology.

SAP BTP / Fiori certifications.