Senior SAP Fiori Consultant at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior SAP Fiori Consultant

Location: India (Hyderabad)
Reports to: CoE Quality Review Lead
Travel: 15 - 20%

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.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
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