Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Design, build and configure applications to meet business process and application requirements.
Must have skills : SAP BTP Application Development
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP BTP Application Development Lead Architect with deep expertise in application design, development, and integration within the SAP ecosystem. The role involves leading large-scale SAP BTP implementations leveraging pro-code (CAP, Node.js, Java) and low-code/no-code (LCNC) tools, alongside strong technical grounding in SAP Fiori, OData services, ABAP extensions, and security setup (roles and authorizations).
The architect will define and deliver end-to-end SAP BTP solutions, integrating OData V4 services, Fiori/UI5 frontends, Event Mesh, and secure multi-tenant architectures. The ideal candidate should have deep experience in service provisioning, XSUAA-based security, HDI container management, and DevOps automation.
Prerequisite for RDE:
Translate business processes into AI-driven workflows, integrating Agentic AI patterns and SAP s AI services to deliver scalable, intelligent, and automation-ready applications.
Own end-to-end implementation, from data and model integration through solution architecture, development, testing, and deployment within SAP landscapes and customer environments.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, data, and customer teams to drive AI adoption, optimize models in production, and continuously enhance solution quality and impact.
Experience with Transforming SAP Business processes with AI & infusing Agentic AI innovations in SAP space.
Strategic thinking, client-focused articulation & effective demo/communication experience.
Industry & Function Roles:
SAP Process AI & Innovations Expert in Supply Chain or FI or Industry Space, Nice to have - Experience with BPM & tools like Signavio
Good understanding of SAP standard AI features & setup
For functional & industrial roles, a fair understanding of AI technologies and how it influences business processes
SAP Certifications preferred - SAP Certified Associate - Positioning SAP Business AI Solutions as part of SAP Business Suite

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end SAP BTP application architecture and development across pro-code and LCNC environments.
- Design and implement SAP Fiori applications integrated via OData services and BTP CAP models.
- Design and implement CDS-based domain models, service definitions, and event handlers in CAP.
- Design and implement HDI container design, SAP HANA Cloud persistence models, and CDS schema deployments.
- Oversee implementation of SAP Integration Suite, Event Mesh, and API Management for hybrid connectivity.
- Ensure authentication and authorization using XSUAA, JWT tokens, Role Collections, and Principal Propagation.
- Drive CI/CD pipeline automation using MTA (Multi-Target Application) packaging and Cloud Foundry CLI.
- Ensure compliance with clean code principles, cloud-native best practices, and multi-tenant security standards.
- Guide development and extension via SAP BTP Side-By-Side development paradigm, ensuring performance and maintainability.
- Architect and manage business process automation leveraging SAP Workflow, Business Rules, and Automation services.
- Define and implement security architecture, including roles, authorizations, and identity management for BTP applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align solutions with enterprise goals.

Professional & Technical Skills:

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and mentoring capabilities.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated success in managing and delivering large SAP transformation programs.
- Pro-active and passionate about innovation, automation, and emerging technologies.
- Strong proficiency in SAP BTP Application Development using pro-code (CAP- Node.js) and LCNC (SAP Build Apps).
- Hands-on experience in SAP Fiori/UI5 development, OData services, and ABAP extensions.
- Expertise in SAP HANA Cloud database modeling, including design and optimization of calculation views, stored procedures
- Deep understanding of advanced data models using ABAP CDS views and BOPF/RAP frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with CDS modeling, Service Handlers, Annotations, Projections, and Aspects.
- Proven ability to design and deploy apps using Cloud Foundry, Kyma runtime, and MTA YAML descriptors.
- Deep understanding of SAP BTP account setup with service provisioning & expert knowledge on roles, authorizations, connectivity & security configuration (XSUAA, OAuth2, Scopes, Role Collections) across SAP BTP and on-premises landscapes.
- Deep understanding in cloud-native design, DevOps pipelines, cf push, cds deploy, and cds watch workflows.
- Deep Understanding of SAP BTP App Router, multi-tenant routing, and application logging.
- Proven ability to architect scalable, secure, and performance-optimized applications.
- Excellent understanding of BTP subaccounts, destinations, and identity provisioning.
- Strong debugging and performance tuning skills for Node.js CAP application.

Additional Information:
- 14+ years of experience in SAP BTP application architecture, development, and delivery.
- Exposure to SAP BTP Generative AI services and AI/ML integration within SAP applications.
- Exposure with Gen AI development tools like SAP Build code or Joule Studio.
- Experience with SAP Workflow Management, Business Rules, and Process Automation.
- Knowledge of Event-Driven Architecture and Microservices best practices.
- Completed minimum of 15 years of full-time education with Bachelor s or Master s (B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA) in Computer Science, IT, or Electronics & Communication from a recognized institution.