Custom Software Engineering Lead

Project Role : Custom Software Engineering Lead

Project Role Description : Own the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions, leading teams through design and delivery. Set development standards and ensure code quality, scalability, and performance aligned to business objectives.

Must have skills : SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC)

Good to have skills : NA

Minimum 7.5 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Key Responsibilities

Analyze and understand complex finance reporting requirements.

Conceptualize, design, and implement scalable cloud data models and data products within SAP Datasphere, aligning with Data Mesh principles.

Develop and deliver advanced business intelligence solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and the SAC Excel Add-in.

Utilize Python and SQL as primary development languages to build robust data pipelines, transformations, and automations.

Leverage SAP Joule to accelerate development cycles, optimize data queries, and enhance conversational user insights.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional, global business and IT teams within large-scale Agile project environments.

Conduct rigid testing and validation to ensure the accuracy, performance, and usability of finance data solutions.

Stay ahead of industry best practices regarding cloud data warehousing, decentralized data architecture, and AI-driven analytics.

Qualifications

Several years of experience in cloud data warehousing and data engineering, ideally with a strong understanding of migrating SAP BW/4HANA to modern cloud architectures.

Proficient in SAP Datasphere and S/4HANA, with hands-on expertise in reporting development (prior experience with SAP BW/4HANA is considered a strong asset).

Deep conceptual and practical understanding of Data Mesh concepts, including data decentralization, data-as-a-product, and federated governance.

Proficiency in designing enterprise-grade reports and dashboards using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and the SAC Excel Add-in.

Strong development skills in SQL and Python for data engineering, modeling, and scripting.

A solid understanding of the new SAP S/4HANA finance model (Universal Journal / ACDOCA) and how its underlying data structures impact global financial reporting.

Experience or strong baseline exposure working with SAP Joule or equivalent AI copilot tools to optimize development workflows.

Proven track record of operating successfully within large-scale Agile project frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Scrum-at-Scale).

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to bridge complex IT concepts with business requirements.

Fluency in English, with the ability to independently engage and influence cross-functional global stakeholders.