SAP ABAP CRM Technical Consultant

Job Description This is a remote position. Job tile : SAP ABAP CRM Technical Consultant Role overview : We are seeking a seasoned SAP ABAP CRM Technical Consultant to design, develop, and support custom solutions across SAP CRM. The role focuses on Forms, Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Object-Oriented ABAP, Workflows, and OData services. You will collaborate with functional teams and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions aligned with best practices. Experience with Trade Promotion Management (TPM) is a strong plus. Key responsibilities: Design and develop CRM technical solutions end-to-end across forms, reports, interfaces, conversions, and enhancements. Build and optimize SAP Scripts, Smart Forms, and Adobe Forms including print programs, styles, and output determination (NACE/BRF+ where applicable). Develop reports (Classical and ALV/OO ALV using CL_SALV*), interactive lists, and dashboards with performance-optimized SQL Implement and maintain interfaces using ALE/IDoc, BAPI/RFC, and web services; handle IDoc extensions, partner profiles, and error monitoring/reprocessing. Execute data migration and mass updates using LSMW and BDC (session/call) with robust validation and error handling. Deliver enhancements via User Exits, BAdIs, Enhancement Spots, and implicit/explicit enhancements adhering to the Enhancement Framework. Apply Object-Oriented ABAP patterns for reusable global classes, exception handling, and frameworks. Design, configure, and develop SAP Business Workflows: events, tasks, agent determination, deadlines, and substitutions; integrate with CRM objects. Build and maintain OData services in SAP Gateway (service modeling, MPC/DPC implementations, deep entities, batch, $expand, filtering, paging, error handling); expose services for SAPUI5/Fiori and external consumers. Perform technical analysis, debugging, and performance tuning using ST22, SAT, ST05, SQL Monitor, and ATC/SCI; ensure code quality and adherence to standards Participate in solution design, estimation, technical specifications, unit testing (ABAP Unit), and support SIT/UAT and cutover/go-live. Collaborate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, provide production support, and create technical documentation and handover materials. Required skills and experience : 6–12 years of hands-on SAP ABAP development with significant exposure to SAP CRM. Forms: SAPscript, Smart Forms, Adobe Interactive Forms; print program logic and output determination. Reports: Classical and ALV (including OO ALV), interactive reporting, and performance optimization. Interfaces: ALE/IDoc configuration and extensions, BAPI/RFC development, integration error analysis and reprocessing. Conversions: LSMW, BDC, data mapping, staging, and reconciliation. Enhancements: User Exits, BAdIs, Enhancement Spots, Enhancement Framework best practices. Object-Oriented ABAP: class design, exception classes, design patterns. Workflows: development and configuration for CRM objects (events, rules, agent determination, PPF integration where relevant). OData: SAP OData/Gateway framework, service creation and implementation in Eclipse/ABAP Development Tools and SAP Web IDE; security and role-based access; Gateway monitoring (/IWFND/ERROR_LOG, /IWBEP/ERROR_LOG). Development lifecycle: CTS transports, versioning, code review, and documentation. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills; ability to translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Nice-to-have (preferred) SAP CRM-specific expertise: One Order framework (CRM_ORDER_MAINTAIN, CRMD_* tables), PPF actions, Middleware/BDOCs (SMW01), and integration with ECC/S/4HANA. Trade Promotion Management (TPM): promotions, funds, claims, pricing integration, and related enhancements. Knowledge of SAP WebUI/BOL/GENIL frameworks. Exposure to REST/SOAP services, PI/PO/CPI integration, and API security. BRFplus for decision logic; Output Management in S/4 where applicable. Performance optimization in high-volume CRM scenarios; parallel processing and buffering strategies. Experience with Solution Manager/ChaRM, ATC governance, and DevOps practices (e.g., Git-enabled CTS/gCTS).