SAP ABAP Technical Lead (SAP S/4HANA Extensibility)
AccelaSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
SAP BW/4HANA Lead (Data Integration & Modelling) at DXC Technology
London, England, United Kingdom
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Defence, Public Sector, AerospaceIndustries
Requirements
- Sole UK National who has lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years consistently (SC level Security clearance mandatory)
- Demonstrated experience delivering SAP BW/4HANA in large-scale S/4HANA transformation or regulated environments (e.g., Defence, Public Sector, Aerospace)
- Deep understanding of data modelling, ETL frameworks, data staging, and harmonisation
- Hands-on experience with BW/4HANA Objects, HANA modelling, and native SQL scripting
- Familiarity with BTP data integration services (CPI-DS, SDI, SDA) and hybrid data architecture
- Integration experience with SAP SAC, DataSphere, and S/4HANA Embedded Analytics
- Strong understanding of data governance, master data alignment, and audit traceability
- Exposure to data migration and reconciliation strategies for Finance, HR, and Logistics datasets
- Excellent analytical skills with proven ability to troubleshoot performance issues in data loads
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or IT
- SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP BW/4HANA or Data Warehousing preferred
- Data management or cloud data integration certifications (e.g., SAP BTP, Azure Data Factory) advantageous
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of SAP BW/4HANA data models, including ADSOs, CompositeProviders, InfoObjects, and Open ODS Views
- Oversee data extraction and transformation from S/4HANA, legacy ERPs, and external systems via ODP, CDS Views, or BTP-based connectors
- Define and optimise data flows, ETL logic, and transformation layers for performance and data quality
- Ensure data governance and lineage traceability in line with audit and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate the integration of BW/4HANA with SAP Analytics Cloud, DataSphere, and Embedded Analytics
- Develop and enforce naming conventions, modelling standards, and performance tuning guidelines
- Manage offshore and nearshore delivery teams, ensuring adherence to design and performance standards
- Support cutover, reconciliation, and hypercare, ensuring accuracy of data loads and analytics outcomes
- Provide thought leadership on data architecture evolution (e.g., BW Bridge to DataSphere migration readiness)
- Govern data modelling, extraction, transformation, and harmonisation across SAP S/4HANA, legacy systems, and external data sources
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, Procurement, and Project Systems leads to define data structures and semantic layers
- Manage the integration with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and DataSphere, and ensure performance and reliability of data pipelines across environments (Dev, QA, Prod, Secure Hosting)
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this role?
This is a full-time position.
Is this role remote or does it require office presence?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills and experience are required for the SAP BW/4HANA Lead role?
Required skills include demonstrated experience delivering SAP BW/4HANA in large-scale S/4HANA transformations or regulated environments, deep understanding of data modelling, ETL frameworks, data staging, and harmonisation, and hands-on experience with BW/4HANA Objects, HANA modelling, and native tools.
What are the security clearance requirements for this position?
SC level Security clearable is mandatory, and only sole UK Nationals who have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years consistently can be considered; dual nationals are not eligible.
What does the team structure look like for this role?
The role involves managing offshore and nearshore delivery teams while collaborating closely with Finance, HR, Procurement, and Project Systems leads.
DXC Technology
IT services for enterprise modernization and management
About DXC Technology
DXC Technology provides IT services to large enterprises, focusing on modernizing their critical systems and operations. The company uses the Enterprise Technology Stack to enhance IT infrastructure, optimize data architectures, and ensure security across various cloud environments, including public, private, and hybrid. DXC operates on a contractual basis, offering consulting, system integration, and managed services to help clients improve their IT operations. What sets DXC apart from competitors is its strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, which has earned it recognition as one of the Most Responsible Companies. The goal of DXC Technology is to be a trusted partner for enterprises, helping them achieve scalable and secure IT solutions while promoting inclusion and diversity within its workforce.
McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$14.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees