SAP IS-U ABAP Developer Consultant - Resources/Utilities

Accenture•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Accenture is seeking an SAP IS-U ABAP Developer Consultant to help clients modernize SAP development and extensibility as part of digital transformation programs. The role involves designing, building, and testing custom solutions on S/4HANA and SAP BTP, primarily using ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, Fiori, and Clean Core methodologies. The consultant will help move clients from classic ABAP toward Clean Core through custom-code remediation and adoption of released APIs. The position owns technical design for workstreams and includes code reviews, architecture sign-offs, design workshops, and guidance for global delivery teams. The consultant may also apply SAP Business AI capabilities, including Generative AI Hub and Joule Studio, where appropriate. The role requires communication with technical teams and client stakeholders. Travel may be required from 0% to 100%, depending on business needs and client requirements.

Requirements

At least 3 years developing SAP applications using S/4HANA ABAP (NetWeaver 7.4/7.5) and ABAP Cloud.
At least 2 years of experience with SAP BTP tools and services, including the latest Application Development and Automation stack.
At least 1 year of experience with SAP IS-U and related technologies.
At least 2 years of data modeling using CDS views, AMDP, OData, or related custom development.
At least 1 year of SAP custom development using Fiori-first, Clean Core, and BTP side-by-side approaches, including RAP.
Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience); candidates with an Associate's degree must have at least 6 years of equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience delivering SAP Utilities solutions across Customer Service, Meter-to-Cash, Billing, FICA, Device Management, Work Management, Asset Management, or Energy Data Management.
At least 1 year of experience with Cloud Application Programming (CAP).
Experience leading or contributing to large-scale SAP Utilities transformations, including SAP IS-U to SAP S/4HANA migrations, CIS modernization programs, or cloud adoption initiatives.
Experience with SAP Build Apps, Build Process Automation, Build Work Zone, CAP (Node.js/Java), and event-driven architectures on SAP BTP.
Experience implementing modern SAP engineering practices such as gCTS, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevOps, and cloud-native development frameworks.
Practical experience leveraging SAP Business AI, Joule, Joule Studio, Generative AI Hub, RAG-based solutions, or AI-assisted development accelerators to improve delivery outcomes.
Strong understanding of Utilities industry business processes, regulatory requirements, customer operations, and digital customer engagement platforms.
Experience serving as a technical advisor to client leadership and driving architecture decisions, development governance, and innovation roadmaps.
Contributions to SAP accelerators, reusable assets, thought leadership, innovation initiatives, or technical communities.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, build, and testing of SAP custom development and extensibility solutions on S/4HANA and BTP using ABAP Cloud, RAP, CAP, Fiori, and Clean Core methodologies.
Drive the transition from classic ABAP to Clean Core, including custom-code remediation and adoption of released APIs.
Own technical design for workstreams and conduct code reviews, architecture sign-offs, and design workshops.
Use Generative AI Hub and Joule Studio to incorporate SAP Business AI into development where applicable.
Guide and mentor global delivery teams and communicate across technical levels and geographies.
Advise client stakeholders and help guide organizations through Clean Core transformation.