IT Functional Consultant (SAP PPQM Custom Applications & Integration Specialist)

Responsibilities

• Solution Design: Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs for custom applications and extensions on SAP PPQM.
• Development: Possess basic knowledge of analyzing, debugging, and identifying customized programming solutions.
• Integration: Integrate custom applications and extensions with SAP and non-SAP systems using various integration technologies such as SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) and SAP Process Integration (PI/PO).
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Plan and execute unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for custom applications and extensions. Ensure reliability, performance, and security under different scenarios.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, code documentation, and user manuals. Provide training and knowledge transfer to end-users and support teams.
• Support & Maintenance: Provide ongoing support and maintenance for custom applications and extensions deployed on SAP PPQM. Monitor application performance, diagnose technical issues, and implement bug fixes and enhancements.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest SAP technologies and best practices related to SAP PPQM. Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Maintain a strong understanding of business values, technical architecture, and service catalogs in the Production Planning and Quality Management domain.

Development Expertise

• Experience with at least one PPQM extension technology, including knowledge of HANA database features and Fiori development.
• Familiarity with platform services such as Audit Log, HANA Cloud, Notifications, Cloud Foundry, CI/CD, SAP Business Application Studio, Transport Management, and Connectivity.
• Some experience in automated software testing and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Integration & Agile Methodologies

• Strong grasp of integration concepts and SAP PPQM Integration Suite capabilities.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.

Must-Have Skills

• SAP PPQM Expertise: Strong understanding of Production Planning & Quality Management modules.
• Solution Design: Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into technical designs for SAP PPQM custom applications and extensions.
• Customization & Debugging: Basic knowledge of analyzing, debugging, and identifying customized programming solutions.
• Integration Experience: Proficiency in SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) and SAP Process Integration (PI/PO).
• SAP HANA & Database Knowledge: Understanding of HANA database features and experience with SAP Business Application Studio and Transport Management.
• Automated Testing & Quality Assurance: Experience in unit testing, integration testing, and UAT for custom applications.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Strong understanding of SAP development processes, change management, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Integration Concepts & SAP PPQM Integration Suite: Deep knowledge of integration capabilities and best practices.
• Agile Development: Experience with Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Cloud & Platform Services: Hands-on experience with Cloud Foundry, Notifications, Connectivity, and Audit Log within SAP PPQM.
• Fiori Development (Preferred): Knowledge of Fiori UI design and extensions (if required).