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At Syngenta Group, we're a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year legacy of agricultural excellence. As the world's most local agricultural technology partner, we create tailor-made solutions that transform farming while protecting our planet, driven by our commitment to innovation, ethics, and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diverse perspectives, we pioneer breakthrough solutions for farmers, society, and future generations. Join our worldwide teams of agricultural pioneers in creating a more resilient and equitable food system for all. 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Enterprise Application Team is seeking a Senior SAP ABAP BTP Developer in Pune.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior SAP ABAP Developer with strong hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP with some exposure to AI-based solutions to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in our digital transformation journey, focusing on developing clean-core compliant extensions, leveraging modern ABAP practices (RAP/CDS), and implementing side-by-side extensions on the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and integrating Generative AI, Machine Learning and Intelligent Technologies directly into business processes.

Accountabilities:

• Clean Core Development: Design and develop custom solutions that strictly adhere to SAP Clean Core principles, prioritizing upgrade-stable extensions over traditional modifications.
• S/4HANA Development: Build advanced, optimized artifacts in S/4HANA environments, including CDS Views, OData Services (V2/V4), AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures), and AMDP.
• BTP Side-by-Side Extensions: Develop cloud-native apps and extensions on SAP BTP using the RESTful ABAP Programming Model (RAP), CAP, or Node.js.
• Modernization: Modernize legacy ABAP code and migrate existing modifications to Clean Core-compliant extensions (In-App or Side-by-Side).
• Fiori/UI5: Develop and enhance Fiori apps using Fiori Elements or Freestyle techniques to provide a modern user experience.
• AI & Intelligent Solution Integration: Design and implement intelligent applications using AI based technologies within and outside SAP. Embed Machine Learning Models and automated decisioning into S/4 Hana and BTP workflows
• Integration: Implement integrations between S/4HANA and external systems using OData, REST APIs, Event Mesh, and SAP Integration Suite (CPI).
• Development & Enhancement: Design, develop, test, and deploy RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows) objects
• using ABAP programming language within the S/4HANA environment in cross functional areas
• Collaboration: Work closely with Functional Consultants, Business Analysts, and key stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver solutions that meet business needs
• Documentation & Standards: Create and maintain technical design documentation, ensuring all development adheres to best practices, coding standards, and project methodologies
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest SAP technologies and trends, proactively recommending innovative solutions to improve system functionality and efficiency.
• Quality Assurance: Use ATC (ABAP Test Cockpit) and Code Inspector to ensure code quality and compliance with SAP standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with functional consultants and business users to translate requirements into technical specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Clean Core Mindset: Proven ability to implement " Experience: 5 to 8 years of intense SAP ABAP development experience, including at least 2 years in S/4HANA projects.
• S/4HANA Skills: Strong expertise in OO-ABAP, CDS Views, AMDP, and RAP (Restful ABAP Programming Model).
• BTP Knowledge: Hands-on experience with SAP BTP (Extension Suite, Business Application Studio, Cloud Foundry, or Kyma).
• SAP AI Exposure: Hands on exposure to implement SAP Business AI features or integrating third party AI LLM’s / API’s into SAP processes via BTP or ABAP
• Clean Core" concepts—extending standard functionality without modifying SAP standard code.
• Fiori: Proficiency in SAP Fiori/UI5 backend development.
• Optional/Good to Have: Experience with SAP Integration Suite (CPI), Event Mesh, or CAP (Cloud Application Programming).

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• SAP Certification in S/4HANA Extension, BTP, or Development is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to business users
• Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Problem-solving aptitude with analytical thinking capabilities
• Customer service orientation with focus on user satisfaction
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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