SAP SME Consultant

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents. 

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Job Description: SAP SME Consultant

 Location : Neenah or Oconomowoc in Wisconsin area

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP ABAP Consultant with deep experience across ECC and S/4HANA environments and can work as a SAP SME for validating  client Tech Specs for moving data from SAP to a data lake ( primarily written for SAP data sources ). The ideal candidate will be proficient in custom development, Z-table data extraction, and validating detailed technical documentation that maps extracted data to business logic. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and strong client communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand technical specifications that are written by ABAP developer on ABAP programs in ECC and S/4HANA systems.
• Analyze technical specifications that are written to reverse engineer the custom Z-tables across modules (FI, MM, SD, HR, etc.).
• Collaborate with functional teams to understand business logic and data dependencies.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation including:

oData extraction logic

oField-level mappings

oBusiness rule interpretation

oSource-to-target lineage

• Responsible to review the technical specification document and ask the right clarifications such that data engineers could then use the technical specification to develop data lake ETL routines.

Required Skills & Experience

Core ABAP (ECC & S/4HANA) experience to review and validate technical specifications:

• Classical & OO ABAP programming experience
• ALV Reports (Classical and OO)
• BDC, BAPI, RFC, SmartForms, Adobe Forms
• User Exits, Customer Exits, BADIs
• Function Modules, Modularization, Macros

Advanced ABAP (S/4HANA-centric) experience to review and validate technical specifications:

• CDS Views (Basic & Composite)
• AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures)
• OData Services and Fiori integration
• ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP)
• Core Data Services annotations
• Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF)

Data Handling & Extraction experience to review and validate technical specifications:

• Z-table extraction with joins, filters, delta logic
• Performance tuning of SELECT statements
• Open SQL and Native SQL usage
• Data dictionary object creation (Z tables, views, domains, data elements)
• Handling clustered and pooled tables (ECC legacy)

Documentation & Technical Design

• Technical Specification Document (TSD) preparation, review and validation
• Field-level mapping and source-to-target lineage
• Business logic annotation and transformation rules
• Functional-to-technical traceability

Preferred Qualifications

• 8-10 years of SAP ABAP experience with at least 3 years in S/4HANA.
• Experience in ECC to S/4HANA development & migration projects.
• Good understanding of FI, CO, SD, MM, PP & SRM processes and modules.
• Exposure to BI/ BW is an added advantage

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK.Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here Job Applicant Privacy Policy (apexon.com)

Our Commitment to Environment:

Actively contribute to Apexon's commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.

Our Perks and Benefits:

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

We also offer:

o    Health Insurance with Dental & Vision

o    401K Plan

o    Life Insurance, STD & LTD

o    Paid Vacations & Holidays

o    Paid Parental Leave

o    FSA Dependent & Limited Purpose care