Senior Manager of Software Engineering - SAP ABAP / Fiori / HANA / BTP

When you mentor and advise multiple technical teams and move financial technologies forward, it’s a big challenge with big impact. You were made for this.

As a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within Corporate Technology, you serve in a leadership role by providing technical coaching and advisory for multiple technical teams, as well as anticipate the needs and potential dependencies of other functions within the firm. As an expert in your field, your insights influence budget and technical considerations to advance operational efficiencies and functionalities.

We are seeking a hands-on, Senior Software Engineer Lead – SAP to lead global SAP transformation with a strong focus on SAP BTP, S/4HANA, automation, and next-gen application development. This role demands deep technical fluency in ABAP OOP, SAP HANA, UI5/Fiori, CDS modeling, and cloud-native integration, along with the leadership acumen to drive innovation across a complex enterprise.

Job responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Define SAP strategy for S/4HANA, BTP, and legacy platforms to align with digital goals.
• Lead modernization focusing on agility, automation, user experience, and cloud transformation.

Hands-On Architecture & Development

• Deliver full-stack solutions on SAP BTP using CAP, RAP, Fiori Elements, and API Management.
• Oversee ABAP OOP implementations, including RAP model, enhancements, and unit testing.
• Lead custom SAP UI5 app development and Fiori Launchpad configuration.
• Architect HANA-native solutions using CDS Views and performance-optimized models.
• Deploy automation and AI solutions like IRPA bots and ML-driven workflow enhancements.

Cloud & Integration Architecture

• Design hybrid/cloud-native SAP environments on AWS, Azure, or GCP with DevOps practices.
• Drive real-time integrations using SAP Integration Suite.

Governance & Program Delivery

• Manage S/4HANA programs, upgrades, and harmonization, ensuring compliance with SOX and GDPR.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and lead global SAP teams, collaborate with business stakeholders, and manage vendor relationships.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience. In addition, 2 + years of experience leading technologists to manage and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
• Deep hands-on expertise in:
  • SAP S/4HANA, ECC, and BTP ecosystems
  • ABAP OOP, RAP/CAP models, CDS Views, HANA-native development
  • UI5/Fiori, OData, SAP Launchpad services
  • SAP IRPA, AI Core, Workflow, Business Rules Framework
  • SAP Integration Suite (CPI, API Management, Event Mesh)
  • DevOps, CI/CD (Git, Jenkins, ATC), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Educational Qualification: BTech/BE/MS degree or equivalent experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• SAP certifications in S/4HANA, BTP, or Integration
• Experience in regulated, data-intensive industries (e.g., Banking, Pharma, Manufacturing)
• Familiarity with SAP ALM, SAP Build, Integration Solutions like Kafka