Role Summary :

We are seeking experienced SAP ABAP developers to join our team to support the Quality Management (QM) module-specifically the Inspection & Planning area-with strong regulatory (GxP) awareness. The role will work closely with QM functional consultants, Quality/Compliance teams, and cross-module SAP implementation/maintenance teams to build and enhance custom developments, integrations and automations that support inspection planning, results recording, sampling, usage decisions, and regulatory audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities :

- Understand functional requirements in the QM - Inspection & Planning domain (Master Inspection Characteristics, Inspection Methods, Inspection Plans, Sampling procedures/ schemes, Usage Decisions) and translate them into robust technical specs in ABAP.

- Develop, enhance, unit test, deploy ABAP objects (reports, interfaces, enhancements, BAPIs, RFCs, IDocs, OData/web services, ALV forms, SmartForms/Adobe forms) to support QM processes.

- Work in SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments; ensure code is aligned with best practices, performance-optimized, and maintainable.

- Ensure integration with other modules (MM, PP, SD, PM, WM) and with external systems (MES, LIMS, laboratory systems) where relevant.

- Participate in analysis of gaps, prepare technical specification documents, participate in code reviews, peer reviews, debugging/troubleshooting.

- Support testing cycles : unit testing, integration testing, UAT support (with functional teams), defect resolution, transport management.

- Ensure developments are GxP-compliant - support audit trails, regulatory documentation, change control, validation readiness.

- Provide support post go-live (hypercare), enhancements, corrective actions and continuous improvement of technical solutions.

- Collaborate with offshore/onsite teams, share knowledge, mentor junior developers (as required).

Required Skills/Experience :

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.

- Minimum 4-8 years (adjustable based on seniority) of hands-on SAP ABAP development experience (in both ECC and S/4HANA preferred).

- Strong proficiency in ABAP core concepts : Object-Oriented ABAP, ALV, SmartForms, Adobe Forms, BAPI, RFC, IDocs, enhancement framework, user exits, BADI.

- Experience in interfaces/integration : RFC, Web Services, OData, APIs, IDocs.

- Good understanding of SAP QM module (Inspection Planning, Sampling Procedures, Usage Decisions, Results Recording) and its technical requirements.

- Prior exposure to GxP / regulatory environments (pharma, life sciences, medical devices) in SAP QM context - ensuring system compliance, audit readiness, validation documentation.

- Experience in S/4HANA enhancements (CDS views, AMDP, performance optimisation) is a plus.

- Ability to analyse functional specifications and convert to technical specifications.

- Good debugging, performance tracing (SQL Trace, Code Inspector, ABAP Test Cockpit) and optimisation skills.

- Strong interpersonal & communication skills. Ability to work with functional consultants, business stakeholders, and developers.

- Ability to work in a fast-changing environment, handle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively.

- Good English (written and verbal) and ability to produce technical documentation.

Desirable / Nice to Have :

- Certification in SAP ABAP or S/4HANA ABAP.

- Experience in global rollout projects, multi-country implementations.

- Experience in SAP QM functional domain as well (dual technical + functional capability).

- Knowledge of validation/qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ), documentation for computerised systems in regulated environment.

- Exposure to SAP Fiori/UI5 for QM mobile/interactive use cases.

- Prior experience working with LIMS/MES/Lab systems integration or pharmaceuticals/medical devices/manufacturing industry.