Senior SAP Fiori Consultant at Dangote

Job Summary

• A highly experienced and innovative Senior SAP Fiori Consultant to join Dangote SAP Delivery Center in India.
• This pivotal role will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of user-centric SAP Fiori applications and analytical dashboards, significantly enhancing the user experience across our SAP landscape.
• The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Fiori architecture, UI5 development, OData services, and integration with various SAP backend systems (ECC, S/4HANA, BTP), driving the adoption of SAP's modern UX strategy.

Responsibilities
Fiori Strategy & Architecture:

• Lead the technical design and architectural discussions for SAP Fiori solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and SAP's best practices ( Clean Core approach).
• Define Fiori implementation roadmaps, landscape strategy (on-premise, cloud, hybrid), and extensibility frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance on Fiori security, authentication, and authorization models (Fiori roles, catalogs, groups).
• Advise on Fiori Launchpad configuration, content management, and personalization.

Fiori/UI5 Development & Customization:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy custom SAP Fiori applications using SAPUI5, JavaScript, XML, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extend and modify standard SAP Fiori applications using SAP Web IDE, VS Code, or SAP Business Application Studio.
• Develop and consume OData services using ABAP CDS views (Core Data Services) or SAP Gateway (SEGW) to expose backend data.
• Implement complex Fiori Elements applications and optimize their performance.
• Utilize Fiori Launchpad Designer for catalog, group, and tile configuration.
• Ensure cross-browser and device compatibility for all Fiori applications.

Integration & Backend Connectivity:

• Configure and troubleshoot SAP Gateway (OData services) for seamless integration between Fiori frontend and SAP backend systems (ECC, S/4HANA).
• Integrate Fiori applications with other SAP technologies (SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Build Process Automation, SAP BTP services).
• Understand and implement various Fiori deployment options (embedded, hub, cloud).

Fiori Performance & Optimization:

• Analyze and optimize the performance of Fiori applications and OData services.
• Utilize Fiori troubleshooting tools (Chrome Developer Tools, Fiori Launchpad logs, Gateway error logs).
• Implement best practices for client-side and server-side performance.

Consulting & Project Leadership:

• Lead Fiori implementation projects from requirements gathering to go-live and post-go-live support.
• Collaborate effectively with functional consultants, business analysts, Basis administrators, and end-users.
• Conduct workshops, deliver technical training, and provide comprehensive documentation (design specifications, development guides, test plans).
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior Fiori developers.

Innovation & Best Practices:

• Stay current with the latest SAP Fiori developments, UI5 versions, and SAP's evolving UX strategy, including SAP Build (Low-Code/No-Code) capabilities.
• Evaluate and recommend new Fiori tools, frameworks, and features.
• Ensure adherence to SAP Fiori design guidelines and best practices for usability and accessibility.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience in SAP UI development.
• Minimum 5 years of dedicated experience as an SAP Fiori Consultant, with proven expertise in implementing and deploying custom Fiori applications.
• Deep expertise in SAPUI5 framework, JavaScript, XML, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Strong experience in developing and consuming OData services via SAP Gateway (SEGW) and ABAP CDS views.
• Proficiency in Fiori Launchpad configuration (Catalogs, Groups, Tiles, Target Mappings).
• Experience with Fiori Elements and their application development.
• Solid understanding of SAP backend systems (ECC, S/4HANA) and their integration with Fiori.
• Familiarity with modern development tools like SAP Web IDE, Visual Studio Code, or SAP Business Application Studio.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills for Fiori applications.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written), presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong client-facing skills and the ability to lead technical discussions.

Desired Skills (Plus Points):

• Relevant SAP certifications (SAP Certified Development Associate – SAP Fiori Application Developer).
• Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services related to Fiori (Fiori Cloud, Launchpad Service, Cloud Foundry, Kyma Runtime, Work Zone).
• Knowledge of ABAP programming for backend development and custom CDS views.
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) integration with Fiori.
• Familiarity with SAP Build Process Automation or SAP Build Apps (Low-Code/No-Code).
• Experience with Git for version control.
• Understanding of DevOps principles for Fiori development and deployment.