Senior SAP ABAP & Integration Technology Lead - VOIS

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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We are seeking an experienced SAP Technical Lead with deep expertise in SAP ABAP, Advanced ABAP, SAP PI/CPI integration, and full-stack SAP development. The individual will provide end‑to‑end technical leadership across design, development, integration, governance, and delivery for large-scale SAP programmes. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, experience mentoring technical teams, and the ability to represent delivery in senior stakeholder forums.

• Lead SAP ABAP and Advanced ABAP development activities, including RICEFW objects, OO ABAP, CDS Views, RAP, OData, AMDP, workflows, and performance optimisation.
• Deliver full-stack SAP development projects involving Fiori/UI5, backend ABAP components, SAP BTP services, and multiple integration scenarios.
• Own solution design, effort estimation, proposal creation, and VROM/VMC submissions for strategic initiatives.
• Drive automation and innovation-driven development to enhance efficiency and improve user experience.
• Manage and mentor a team of around 10 technical consultants, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective allocation of tasks.
• Represent the technical team in forums such as TDA calls, ITPM discussions, SPDA/security reviews, and change management boards.
• Ensure robust delivery governance through proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary technical contact for various stakeholders, including senior management and external partners.
• Contribute to capability building, hiring, and ongoing competency development across SAP technologies.

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in SAP development with deep expertise in ABAP, Advanced ABAP, enhancements, BADIs, BAPIs, CDS, RAP, OData, AMDP, and workflow.
• Strong experience across multiple full SAP implementation cycles and enterprise-grade SAP programmes.
• Exposure to full-stack SAP development combining Fiori/UI5, ABAP backend, SAP BTP services, and integration layers.
• Working knowledge of SAP PI/CPI for SAP and non-SAP integrations.
• Demonstrated delivery excellence in solution design, automation, estimation, and governance processes including VROM, VMC, and TDA.
• Strong stakeholder management with clear, engaging communication and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of ITPM, SPDA and change governance frameworks.
• Desired: Experience with Clean Core methodologies, API-first design, Event Mesh, Pub/Sub models, event-driven architecture, and SAP BTP workflow and extension capabilities.
• Desired: Exposure to security and compliance requirements in SAP delivery and a record of innovation and automation-led improvements.

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

• Opportunity to lead large-scale SAP technical programmes and influence future digital transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to modern SAP technologies including SAP BTP, event-driven architectures, and full‑stack development models.
• A collaborative environment that fosters innovation, encourages experimentation, and promotes continuous improvement.
• Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic decision‑making.

• Advanced architectural design across SAP ABAP, integration, BTP, and full-stack solutions.
• Enhanced leadership skills in managing, mentoring, and scaling high-performing technical teams.
• Hands-on exposure to Clean Core, event‑driven architecture, SAP Event Mesh, and cloud‑based extension frameworks.
• Strengthened stakeholder management and delivery governance capabilities.

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

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