SAP Consultant

Job Title: SAP S/4 HANA data migration

Location: Hyderabad

Job Type: Full-time

Work Mode: Work from Office

Experience Required: 7 to 9 years

Work Time 1.00 PM To 10 PM.

JSAP S/4HANA Data Migration Technical Specialist

Position Summary:

As a member of the Enterprise Applications & Data team, the SAP S/4HANA Data Migration Specialist will be responsible for the technical implementation of data migration from QAD Enterprise Applications to SAP S/4HANA. This role requires deep expertise in SAP data migration tools, ABAP programming, and strong understanding of data structures in (SAP S/4HANA) ERP systems. The specialist will design, develop, and execute data transformation, and loading (ETL) processes using SAP native technologies which may include ABAP, Migration Cockpit (LTMC), Migration Object Modeler (LTMOM), BAPIs, and IDocs. This position will work closely with functional consultants, database administrators, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate, complete, and validated data migration that maintains business continuity and data integrity throughout the SAP S/4HANA implementation.

Responsibilities:

Data Migration Execution:

• Leverage SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit (LTMC) and Migration Object Modeler (LTMOM) to configure, customize, and execute predefined and custom migration objects for master data and transactional data.
• Develop complex data transformation logic using ABAP to map QAD data structures to SAP S/4HANA data models, handling business partner conversions, material master transformations, and financial data conversions.
• Implement data validation routines, reconciliation reports, and error handling mechanisms to ensure data quality and completeness throughout the migration process.
• Excellent knowledge of templates used to load data into SAP S/4 HANA
• Transform data extracted from snowflake into SAP-compatible formats, and load into SAP S/4HANA staging tables.
• Design, develop, and execute ABAP programs for data extraction from QAD Enterprise Applications and load into SAP S/4HANA using BAPIs, IDocs, Direct Input, and batch input methods.
• Understanding of Snowflake which will be used as central staging and transformation platform

Technical Analysis and Design:

• Research and recommend optimal SAP data migration approaches (staging tables vs. direct transfer vs. template/file-based) based on data volume, complexity, and business requirements.
• Map and load data from snowflake into SAP S4/HANA templates, load these templates with data into SAP S/4 HANA using migration cockpit.
• Analyze QAD data structures (Progress OpenEdge database) and create comprehensive data mapping documents that detail field-level transformations between QAD and SAP S/4HANA.
• Develop technical specifications for custom ABAP programs, including functional specifications for BAPIs, function modules, and data upload programs required for complex migration scenarios.
• Help with data profiling and quality assessment to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and cleansing requirements in source QAD data.

Testing, Validation, and Support:

• Execute multiple migration cycles (mock loads, rehearsals, production cutover) ensuring iterative testing and validation of data accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and execute SQL-based reconciliation scripts comparing source QAD data with target SAP S/4HANA data to verify record counts, financial balances, and business logic.
• Create comprehensive migration documentation including technical design documents, data mapping specifications, ABAP program documentation, and runbooks for production cutover.
• Provide post-migration support to resolve data-related issues, implement corrections, and ensure business users can operate effectively in the new SAP S/4HANA environment.
• Participate in agile team ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives throughout the migration project lifecycle.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• SAP Certified Technology Specialist - SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade (E_S4HCON2020) highly preferred.
• SAP Certified Development Associate - ABAP with SAP NetWeaver or SAP Certified Development Associate - ABAP for SAP HANA (E_HANAAW_18) highly preferred.
• Completion of SAP training course S4D445 - Data Migration using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit preferred.

Experience:

• 7+ years of hands-on ABAP programming experience with proven expertise in developing data migration programs, Migration Cockpit, BAPIs, IDocs, batch input programs, and LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench).
• 3+ years of experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations, specifically in data migration activities using Migration Cockpit (LTMC), Migration Object Modeler (LTMOM), and SAP Data Services.
• Demonstrated experience migrating data from legacy ERP systems (QAD, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, or similar) to SAP S/4HANA with successful production go-lives.
• Strong data analysis background with the ability to understand complex source and target data models, perform data profiling, and design comprehensive field-level mapping specifications.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake preferred) and AWS services for building scalable ETL pipelines and data staging environments.

People Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and develop creative solutions under tight deadlines.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams including SAP functional consultants, database administrators, QAD specialists, and business stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams in a fast-paced migration project environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to document technical designs, present migration status, and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering quality results on time and within scope, with strong accountability and ownership of assigned migration workstreams.

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level ABAP programming skills including object-oriented ABAP, ALV reports, SAP Script/SmartForms, BAPIs, function modules, and SAP HANA-optimized ABAP (CDS views, AMDP).
• Comprehensive knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit (LTMC) including file-based migration, staging table approach, and direct transfer methods for ABAP-based source systems.
• Experience using Migration Object Modeler (LTMOM) to create custom migration objects, enhance standard migration objects, and implement field-based rules and event-based rules for complex transformations.
• Proficiency in SAP standard data migration interfaces: BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces), IDocs (Intermediate Documents), batch input recording/sessions, and direct input programs.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA data models including Business Partner (BP), Material Master, Finance (GL accounts, cost centers, profit centers), Sales and Distribution, and Manufacturing/Production Planning modules.
• Strong SQL skills for complex data queries, transformations, and reconciliation across relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and modern data platforms (Snowflake).
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake for data warehousing, ETL processing, and staging table management including SnowSQL, stored procedures, streams, and tasks for data pipeline automation.
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud services including S3 (file storage), AWS Glue (ETL), Lambda (serverless functions), and RDS/EC2 for infrastructure management.
• Python programming skills for data manipulation (pandas, NumPy), ETL scripting, API integration, and automation of migration tasks and reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with QAD Enterprise Applications data structures, Progress OpenEdge database connectivity, and QAD business objects (items, customers, vendors, bills of material, work orders).
• Experience with SAP Data Services (BODS) for complex ETL scenarios, data quality management, and integration with non-SAP source systems.
• Understanding master data management (MDM) principles, data governance, data cleansing strategies, and data quality validation frameworks.
• Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology for SAP S/4HANA implementations and experience following structured migration phases: Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, and Run.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git), SAP Transport Management, and development best practices for maintaining migration code across multiple SAP system landscapes (DEV, QAS, PRD).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with QAD-to-SAP migration projects including understanding of QAD-specific challenges such as multi-site configurations, QAD Financials to SAP FI/CO conversions, and QAD MRP to SAP PP/MM transitions.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud (public or private edition) migration requirements and cloud-specific data migration constraints.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain business processes including discrete manufacturing, process industries, make-to-order, and configure-to-order scenarios.
• Experience with SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) for real-time data replication and change data capture (CDC) scenarios.
• Familiarity with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) for extending SAP S/4HANA and building custom data integration scenarios.
• Experience with data migration testing tools, test automation frameworks, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices for SAP migrations.
• Knowledge of water utility industry-specific requirements, metering operations, and utility billing processes that may impact data migration strategies.