SAP Archiving with ABAP

As an SAP Archiving with ABAP Developer at Weekday, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing data archiving strategies for both SAP ECC and S/4 HANA systems. This includes managing ILM and non-ILM archiving methodologies, monitoring system performance using various tools, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements such as GDPR. Additionally, you'll collaborate with teams to integrate archiving within business processes and provide technical leadership on best practices.

To excel as an SAP Archiving with ABAP Developer at Weekday, you will need at least 10 years of experience in SAP ABAP and data archiving. Proficiency in SAP ECC modules (SD, MM, PP, FICO) and knowledge of data growth analysis tools like DB02, TANA, and DVM are essential. Familiarity with SAP ILM, DART, OpenText, Azure Blob, and experience in Agile/DevOps environments will also be beneficial.

Compliance is a major aspect of the SAP Archiving with ABAP Developer role at Weekday. You will be responsible for implementing archiving policies aligned with legal standards such as GDPR. This includes creating policies and audit areas, as well as setting up destruction rules to ensure that data retention is handled correctly and legally, safeguarding the organization from compliance risks.

As an SAP Archiving with ABAP Developer at Weekday, you'll work in a collaborative Agile/DevOps environment that emphasizes continuous improvement. You'll engage with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve system performance, while also supervising incident management to ensure high availability of SAP systems.

At Weekday, SAP Archiving with ABAP Developers will have ample opportunities for growth. With an emphasis on personal development through continuous learning, you’ll be able to hone your skills in the latest SAP technologies and methodologies. Additionally, working in a dynamic team allows for shared learning and growth, further enhancing your career trajectory in the SAP field.

When discussing your experience with SAP ABAP development, focus on key projects where you utilized ABAP for data archiving and system optimization. Highlight specific examples of challenges you faced, the solutions you implemented, and the results achieved. Be sure to showcase any relevant modules you’ve worked with and how your contributions positively impacted the organization’s performance.

In answering this question, detail your approach to developing data archiving strategies, such as assessing data growth, compliance requirements, and selecting appropriate archiving methodologies. Discuss tools you use such as DB02 and TANA, and how you ensure that your strategies align with the organization's overall business objectives while maintaining system performance and compliance.

When addressing GDPR compliance, emphasize the importance of creating clear data retention policies and audit trails. Explain how you establish destruction rules for personal data and monitor compliance regularly. Use real examples of how you've implemented these practices in previous roles to demonstrate your understanding and commitment to data protection laws.

In your response, choose a specific incident that illustrates your problem-solving skills. Describe the nature of the issue, your role in investigating and resolving it, and the outcome of your efforts. Highlight any tools or methodologies you used to analyze the problem and improve system performance as a result.

Discuss your familiarity with various tools such as SAP ILM, DART, SAP Content Server, OpenText, and Azure Blob. Provide examples of how you've used these tools in previous positions, focusing on what you achieved through their use, such as optimized storage solutions and enhanced compliance with archiving standards.

Emphasize your adaptability to Agile methodologies by explaining how you integrate archiving processes into Agile sprints and DevOps practices. Discuss techniques you use to foster collaboration across teams and how you monitor progress and feedback to continuously improve archiving efficiency.

Detail your experience with incident management by describing the processes you've implemented to ensure swift resolution of SAP-related incidents. Mention any specific ITIL frameworks you've employed and how they contributed to minimizing downtime and maximizing system performance.

Select a project that showcases your leadership abilities, detailing the challenges faced, goals set, and how you coordinated with your team to achieve positive results. Discuss the methodologies used and how the project impacted the organization’s data management practices.

Identify specific challenges related to SAP data archiving, such as data growth, compliance issues, or technical limitations. Share strategies you implemented to mitigate these challenges and provide concrete examples of successful adaptations or innovations you've introduced.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Mention resources such as online courses, webinars, industry conferences, and communities that you engage with. Discuss how these efforts have helped you stay current with new SAP technologies and enhance your effectiveness in your role.