Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- The Technical Lead must demonstrate expert level capability across SAP Utilities custom development and provide hands on technical leadership to an ABAP delivery team.
- Experience with design, development, and maintaining custom SAP CIS solutions spanning Billing, Device Management, FICA, Meter Data Management, and Customer Service, with primary responsibility for on premise SAP ECC IS U today and strategic alignment to transition to cloud-based SAP S/4HANA Utilities.
- Lead the development of Technical Specifications and solution designs for complex RICEFW objects, ensuring architectural consistency and long term maintainability.
- Provide expert guidance on ABAP development, including OO ABAP, enhancements, BADIs, workflows, mass processing frameworks, and performance critical batch programs.
- Oversee and review advanced ABAP development, including CDS Views and S/4 compatible patterns, ensuring solutions are optimized for future S/4 remediation.
- Establish and enforce upgrade safe development standards, minimizing custom code impact during ECC maintenance and future S/4 conversion.
- Guide the team on cloud aware and clean core principles, leveraging SAP BTP extensions where appropriate, while maintaining ECC stability and compliance.
- Provide architectural oversight for Fiori/UI5 applications and enhancements, ensuring alignment with SAP UX standards and long term roadmap.
- Support and govern integrations with other SAP ERP modules and external utility systems, including high volume and regulatory driven interfaces.
- Lead complex technical troubleshooting across the SAP CIS landscape, acting as the final escalation point for cross module and production issues.
- 10+ years of SAP ABAP experience with deep SAP ECC IS U expertise in regulated utility environments.
- Proven experience acting as a Technical Lead or Lead Developer on large scale SAP IS U implementations.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor developers, enforce standards, and own end to end technical outcomes.
- Strong understanding of ECC stabilization today with a clear approach to S/4HANA readiness and transition.
Technical Leadership & Quality
- Serve as Technical Lead for the development team, providing daily technical direction and decision making.
- Conduct and lead code reviews, enforce development standards, and ensure adherence to performance, security, and maintainability guidelines.
- Drive the creation and reuse of shared frameworks, utilities, and reusable components.
- Proactively identify technical debt and guide remediation efforts in preparation for future S/4HANA Utilities migration.
- Balance hands on contribution with oversight to ensure delivery quality and system stability.
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Roles & Responsibilities
- This role is not a staff level developer; it is a delivery accountable Technical Lead.
- Associate is expected to lead design decisions, not just implement them.
- Success is measured by system stability, quality of deliverables, team effectiveness, and future readiness for S/4HANA
- Collaborate closely with functional IS U teams, architects, Basis, integration, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Provide accurate technical input for estimates, planning, and risk assessments.
- Support vendor accountability by ensuring delivered solutions meet SOW quality and documentation expectations.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non technical audiences.
Salary Range $130,000-$140,000 years
TCS Employee Benefits Summary
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Qualifications:
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE