SAP Technical Lead

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

We are seeking an SAP Technical Lead to guide development across S/4HANA programs with strong SAP Technical background with extensive experience to ensure delivery of scalable, and high‑performance solutions. The role blends hands‑on development with leadership, solution design, and quality governance.

What you will do

• Lead ABAP custom development across S/4HANA programs including greenfield, brownfield, Bluefield, enhancements, and integrations, partnering closely with delivery and client teams.
• Architect clean‑core, upgrade‑safe extensions using RAP, CDS, AMDP, OData, and SAP Fiori, with experience across both embedded and side‑by‑side Fiori implementations.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, including coding standards definition, code reviews, ATC governance, performance tuning, and resolution of complex production issues through root‑cause analysis.
• Design and implement SAP BTP extensions and oversee integrations using IDoc/RFCs, collaborating closely with CPI and BTP teams for modern, API‑based interfaces.
• Lead and mentor teams of technical consultants, establishing reusable development patterns, standards, and best practices to scale capability and consistency.
• Drive development solutioning for delivery and pre‑sales, presenting technical capabilities to clients and partners, and leading ABAP workstreams across planning, design, build, testing, and cutover.

What you bring to the role

• 10+ years SAP ABAP experience, including strong focus on ABAP on HANA and S/4HANA development.
• Hands‑on expertise in RAP, CDS, AMDP, OData, BAdIs, forms, and integrations.
• Solid understanding of Clean Core, extensibility options (in‑app vs. side‑by‑side on BTP) and modern S/4HANA architecture.
• Experience working with Agile, DevOps, unit testing, and transport governance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to guide teams and influence technical decisions.
• Experience with Fiori/UI5 development.
• Good understanding of SAP BTP Extension Suite and relative experience implementing the same.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $103,000 to $135,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information 

The expected base salary range for this position is $101,000 to $130,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.