Description :

- Freelance SAP MDG-M Consultant (Focus on ABAP RAP & OData Integration)

- Position : SAP MDG-M Consultant - ABAP RAP

- Location : Remote

- Employment Type : Contract (Freelancing opportunity)

- Experience : 5-10 years

Role Overview :

We are seeking a freelance SAP Master Data Governance - Material (MDG-M) Consultant/Developer with strong experience in ABAP development (RAP) and OData services.

The resource will support an ongoing MDG-M integration project involving multiple external engineering systems.

This is a project-based engagement (remote or on-site by arrangement) starting ASAP and continuing until the end of the year with an estimated workload of ~2 days per week.

Scope of Work :

The consultant will :

- Design, develop, and enhance OData-based services within the SAP MDG-M landscape.

- Build and extend integration interfaces using ABAP RESTful Application Programming (RAP) Model.

- Implement and consume REST APIs to enable reliable communication between SAP MDG-M and external systems such as VAULT, Open PDM, and other engineering sources.

- Analyze, process, and harmonize material master data from multiple external systems.

- Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and IT teams to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant master data integration.

- Provide support during testing phases, perform issue analysis, and drive optimizations within the MDG-M environment.

Key Responsibilities :

OData & Integration Development :

- Create and enhance OData services acting as middleware between SAP MDG-M and external systems.

- Extend and optimize services using the ABAP RAP framework.

MDG-M Expertise :

- Apply deep knowledge of SAP MDG-M data models, processes, and governance requirements.

- Support data harmonization and quality checks to ensure consistent material master data.

API Implementation :

- Develop and consume RESTful APIs for system integration as required.

- Ensure secure, structured, and performant API flows.

Testing & Support :

- Participate in test planning and execution.

- Diagnose issues, propose fixes, and assist with deployment activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration :

- Engage with business users and IT teams to interpret requirements and deliver technical solutions.

Required Skills & Experience :

SAP MDG-M :

- Proven hands-on experience in SAP Master Data Governance - Material (MDG-M).

- Strong understanding of MDG-M data structures, governance, and integration patterns.

ABAP & RAP :

- Solid ABAP development background.

- Demonstrated experience with the ABAP RESTful Application Programming (RAP) Model.

OData Services :

- Extensive experience designing, developing, and extending OData services.

REST API :

- Strong grasp of REST API concepts and practical implementation.

System Integration :

- Experience integrating SAP with external systems/middleware.

- Background in engineering or PDM systems is a plus (e.g., VAULT, Open PDM).