- Ford is implementing SAP I-ERP program, which will improve productivity, reduce the size and complexity of Fords technical footprint, emphasize differentiating capabilities, and to transform and standardize its business processes
- This position will be part of the IERP API Enablement (Interface objects) and Enhancement product teams (Enhancements, Forms, Workflow, Reports) in the Enterprise Architecture - Foundational Products group and this team is responsible to provide API Enablement and Enhancements development services using ABAP programming and ODATA services
- 3+ years of experience with SAP ABAP programming in S4 HANA
- Minimum 2 full SAP life cycle S/4 implementations experience
- Experience with programming in ABAP 7.4 and above, RICEFW development, CDS Views, AMDP, DDIC, UI5/Fiori, ODATA, Java scripting
- Problem solving and debugging skills
- Effective team player working with Onsite and Offshore teams
- Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) as well as software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Iterative, Waterfall, etc.)
- Good functional knowledge on Finance and Purchasing (SD/FI/Ariba) modules.
- Effective team player working with Onsite and Offshore teams
- Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) as well as software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Iterative, Waterfall, etc.)
- Minimum 2 full SAP life cycle S/4 implementations experience, preferably in the Finance, Purchasing and Manufacturing modules
- Exposure to RAP, SAP Cloud and BTP integration platform is preferred
Below are the high level roles and responsibilities:
- Design and develop APIs to connect to SAP/Non-SAP using RFC, ALE/IDOCs, Output Programming using SAP Script, Smart forms, Adobe Forms.
- Integration with Non-SAP systems using Web Services/Proxies/APIs.
- Experience designing and maintaining Core Data Services (CDS) views and AMDP classes.
- Enhancing SAP system using BADI s, User exits, Customer exits and enhancement framework options
- Build RICEFW s (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, Forms, and Workflows)
- Experience with IDOC and API Integrations using OData API, SOAP API and IDOC as XML.
- Good understanding of XML, JSON, SOAP, API and REST Web services
- Performance Tuning, problem solving skills and Debugging/Defect Management
- Strong experience in ABAP programming and development of ODATA services (preferably OOPS based).
- Good experience in ABAP Syntax 7.4 and in BRF+ and in SAP upgrade projects
- To perform full life cycle API management from build, mask, spike, publish and monetize APIs.
- To work with the client stakeholders and vendor to design and configure API enhancements.
- To gather customer requirements and develop/test/deploy API solutions to provide interoperability with hundreds of upstream and downstream applications.
- To consult upstream and downstream application teams on consuming SAP APIs leveraging APIGEE gateway
- To work with stakeholders and other Ford and vendor teams to ensure service availability
- To consult with architects to ensure design compliant to architecture standards and principles
- To connect and mashup multiple endpoints from heterogeneous landscape.
- To extend solutions for mobile, offline and integration.
- Reviews code developed by software engineers and provide feedback to ensure quality deliverable
- Ensures technical inspections are performed at appropriate stages of development
- Lead creation of production support documentation and provide production support for the objects developed
- To thrive in a fast paced working norm and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.
- To collaborate with vendors, Ford IT and Business teams and meet the enterprise objectives.
