
Senior SAP ABAP & Integration Consultant (November Start)
Our client, a leading organisation in the aviation sector, is seeking an experienced Senior SAP ABAP & Integration Consultant to join their team on a 12-month contract starting 1st November.
In this key role, you will design, develop, and optimise scalable, high-performance custom SAP solutions, including advanced ABAP developments and complex integrations with platforms such as Ariba and SuccessFactors. You’ll collaborate closely with business and technical teams to deliver robust, efficient solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and technical governance.
Please note: Only candidates who are able to commit to the November 1st start date will be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Custom Development & Integration
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Design, develop, test, and deploy ABAP solutions including reports, interfaces, workflows, SmartForms, and Web Dynpro (ESS/MSS).
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Lead integrations between SAP and third-party systems such as Ariba and SuccessFactors using IDocs, BAPIs, OData, and web services.
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Build and optimise SAP Fiori/UI5 apps using SAP Gateway and Business Technology Platform.
Performance & Code Quality
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Optimise ABAP code for performance and maintainability.
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Conduct peer code reviews and enforce development standards.
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Debug and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments.
Transport & Release Management
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Manage transport requests and coordinate deployments with BASIS and QA teams.
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Participate in SAP upgrades, patching, and regression testing.
Collaboration & Documentation
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Work closely with functional consultants and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
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Provide technical documentation, training, and knowledge transfer.
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Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardisation initiatives.
Essential Criteria:
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Extensive SAP ABAP development experience including ALV, BAPIs, BADIs, enhancements, forms, and workflows.
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Proven expertise integrating SAP with Ariba, SuccessFactors, and third-party systems (IDoc, BAPI, OData).
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Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimisation skills.
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Excellent collaboration and communication skills with functional and technical teams.
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Experience managing SAP lifecycle activities including transports, upgrades, and governance.
Why Join?
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Play a pivotal role designing and delivering innovative SAP solutions in a fast-paced aviation environment.
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Collaborate with a skilled, supportive team focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement.
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Competitive daily rate with opportunity for significant impact on business-critical SAP systems.
Candidates unable to start on 1st November will not be considered.