
Cognizant
Senior SAP S/4 HANA Developer Consultant
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 22/10/2025
Job overview
Date posted
07/09/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
22/10/2025
Job description
Cognizant is seeking a Senior SAP S/4 HANA Developer Consultant to join its Enterprise Value Stream transformation team in Abu Dhabi. The role is central to a major migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, with a focus on leveraging SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and the Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM) for cloud-native application development. Responsibilities include leading the design, development, and integration of SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP solutions; architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance applications; and guiding technical teams through modern cloud-native development practices. The consultant will develop SAP Fiori applications, manage integrations with SAP and third-party systems, optimize application performance, and troubleshoot critical issues. Additional responsibilities include driving agile development practices, mentoring junior developers, contributing to cloud strategy and innovation, documenting technical solutions, and managing stakeholder communication. Candidates must have 8–10 years of SAP development experience, including at least 4–5 years in SAP BTP CAPM, Fiori/UI5, and cloud-native solutions. Strong proficiency in ABAP, JavaScript, Node.js, and integration tools is required. Preferred experience includes aviation or travel industry knowledge, SAP Analytics Cloud, AI/ML integration, and DevOps practices. SAP certifications are highly desirable.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead the design and technical development of SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP (CAPM) applications
- Guide development teams in cloud-native applications, ensuring best practices in coding, security, and performance
- Provide technical leadership in SAP S/4HANA customizations, extensions, and advanced configurations
- Lead integration efforts between SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and third-party applications using CAPM, Fiori, and APIs
- Collaborate with architects and functional consultants to design end-to-end scalable and secure solutions
- Develop custom SAP Fiori/UI5 applications to extend S/4HANA functionality
- Implement integrations using SAP Integration Suite and middleware tools
- Manage complex integrations with systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Ariba, and Concur
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize SAP S/4HANA and BTP application performance
- Lead agile development practices, including sprint planning and retrospectives
- Mentor junior developers, review code, and enforce adherence to standards
- Maintain technical documentation for designs, APIs, and integrations
- Communicate project status, issues, and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Stay updated on SAP’s latest innovations, cloud services, and AI/ML integration capabilities
- Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and workshops for business and IT teams
Experience & skills
- 8–10 years of SAP development experience, with strong focus on SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP
- At least 4–5 years developing cloud-native applications using SAP BTP (CAPM), SAP Fiori/UI5
- Proven track record of leading SAP development teams through full lifecycle projects
- Expertise in SAP HANA Cloud, SAP Integration Suite, and SAP Cloud SDK
- Proficiency in ABAP, JavaScript, Node.js, and SAP Cloud Application Studio
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for application deployment
- Strong background in solution architecture, custom development, and performance optimization
- Experience integrating with SAP SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, and third-party systems
- Strong communication skills with ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering
- Preferred: SAP certifications (S/4HANA, BTP, CAPM, Fiori, ABAP), aviation industry knowledge, SAP Analytics Cloud, AI/ML integration, and DevOps practices