SAP S4 ABAP Principal Consultant

Job Description:

As part of the Global Professional Services organization at Vertex, Inc., the Principal Technical Consultant is responsible for leading the technical components of SAP implementations. This includes all ABAP-related activities using the SAP Workbench. Development efforts may involve SAP User Exits, BADIs, BAPIs, and other SAP technologies that support the integration of Vertex solutions with SAP systems. A key focus of this role is to use SAP ABAP development tools and practices to further configure SAP or add to SAP ECC and / or CRM to optimize the Vertex applications with SAP applications. The consultant will participate in all phases of Vertex product and technology solution implementations and will collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams. This individual may also help identify additional value-added services that support Vertex’s goals for revenue growth and profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Serve as a senior SAP ABAP programmer with specialization in financial, procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes.

· Evaluate business requirements and design, develop, and debug custom SAP code.

· Perform software testing, customer configuration and create custom documentation.

· Execute tasks outlined in Vertex’s client Statement of Work (SOW).

· Lead technical aspects of SAP software implementations following Vertex’s best practice methodology.

· Act as the technical subject matter expert for SAP integration architecture supporting Vertex’s global indirect tax products.

· Collaborate with Developers to build, test, and release patches and enhancements.

· Promote adherence to SAP integration architecture and standards aligned with Vertex products.

· Assess customer needs and define system or software connector requirements.

· Ensure thorough documentation of program development activities.

· Stay current with SAP ABAP and future BTP advancements to optimize implementation.

· Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and lead project teams.

· Collaborate with cross-functional Vertex teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

· Four year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

· SAP Technology Certifications or Credentials recommended.

· Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in SAP programming, testing, and debugging, including expertise in ABAP OOP, BADIs, BAPIs, EDI, Idocs, data dictionary, and workflow.

· Minimum of 7 years of experience in interface design and development.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Deep expertise in ABAP Objects, including classes, interfaces, data dictionary, structures/extensions, and function modules.

· Proven ability to develop programs in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks effectively.

· Experience implementing tax systems, with preference for Vertex and SAP solutions including Accelerator and Plus Tools.

· Demonstrated leadership in SAP application development projects.

· Strong understanding of SAP methodologies, principles, and development practices, with the ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate work to meet project milestones.

· Solid experience in SAP SD, MM, and/or FI modules, preferably with a focus on tax-related functionality.

· Familiarity with SAP business process flows, particularly Order to Cash and Procure to Pay.

· SAP CRM and SRM experience a plus

· Familiar with SAP Roadmap and emerging technologies (Brim,BTP, RISE, etc.) a plus

· Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.

· Must be able to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

· Must be able to work extended hours and travel to client sites as required.

· Java and/or XML experience a plus.

· Professional appearance and presentation required.

Other Qualifications
The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.

• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.

• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.

• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountabilit