SAP Technical Development Lead

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Development Lead – Job Description

Position Overview

The Development Lead (DL) is a senior technical role responsible for managing the technical delivery of SAP projects across all phases. This includes estimating and planning development work, leading and supporting the technical team, ensuring on‑time delivery, maintaining project profitability, and performing quality assurance reviews.

The DL collaborates closely with Project Managers, Solution Architects, Technical Solution Architects, and developers. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, customer‑focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project’s technical development team throughout all project phases.
• Estimate technical effort, plan resources, and manage workload forecasting.
• Ensure timely delivery of all technical objects while meeting quality and profitability targets.
• Perform quality assurance reviews on development and integration work.
• Collaborate with PMs, Solution Architects, and developers to align technical strategy with project objectives.
• Identify and remove technical blockers for the team.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to all technical team members.
• Maintain a proactive, adaptable approach with a strong focus on customer success.

Required Skills and Experience (Must Have)

• 10+ years of SAP technical experience.
• Experience with On‑Premise, Private Cloud, and Public Cloud implementations.
• Minimum of 5 full‑cycle SAP implementations.
• Previous experience leading a development team.
• Expertise in ABAP, CDS, RAP, Adobe Forms, In‑App and Developer Extensibility in ABAP Cloud
• Integration Experience (CPI, APIs, OData, etc.).
• Familiar with frontend development (Fiori, UI5)
• Ability to perform QA on development items.
• Solid understanding of Clean Core principles.
• Strong ABAP development background (WRICEF objects).
• Broad functional understanding across SAP modules.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Demonstrated accountability, proactiveness, adaptability, and ability to multitask effectively.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• SAP BTP experience.
• Side-by-side extensions
• Ability to perform QA on integration work.
• CAP development experience.
• SAP Build Apps knowledge.
• SAP CALM familiarity.
• Hands‑on experience with CPI or Fiori.

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.  

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!

Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.