SAP ABAP Consultant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Our Culture

Your passion, integrity and experience are integral to Cognizant's success. You will join a dynamic and expanding global leader in IT and Business consultancy where you will be valued for who you are. We take pride in our partnership with our clients, so your ability to add value and provide exceptional service to our clients is fundamental to your success. In return, you will be presented with opportunities to develop your career and collaborate with talented colleagues in a supportive, diverse environment.

At Cognizant we recognize that companies that are open and welcoming to a multi-culturally diverse workforce will thrive with fresh perspectives and collaborative knowledge. Cognizant focuses on promoting & increasing gender diversity and providing a workplace which encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP ABAP Consultant with IS-U experience to support and enhance utility business processes. The role involves end-to-end ABAP development, solution design, and technical support across SAP IS-U modules, ensuring scalable, high-performance, and modification-free solutions aligned with SAP best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support SAP ABAP solutions within SAP IS-U, covering end-to-end utility processes such as:
  • Device Management (DM)
  • Meter Reading & Meter-to-Cash
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • FICA (Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable)
• Develop custom enhancements using OO ABAP, user exits, BAdIs, and implicit/explicit enhancements.
• Provide technical design and solution architecture for IS-U enhancements and integrations.
• Work extensively with IS-U data models including installations, premises, devices, billing documents, and FICA postings.
• Develop and support IS-U specific frameworks such as:
  • BPEM (Business Process Exception Management)
  • Events and function modules
  • IDocs, RFCs, and Web Services
• Support batch processing and high-volume jobs, including billing runs, dunning, invoicing, and payment processing.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot SAP Workflow integrated with IS-U events.
• Collaborate with functional teams, integration teams, and business stakeholders.
• Provide production support, performance optimization, and issue resolution.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development within SAP IS-U.
• Deep expertise in ABAP Objects (OO ABAP) and SAP enhancement frameworks.
• Solid understanding of IS-U billing schema, rates, and configuration dependencies.
• Strong experience with SAP Workflow (Classic Workflow).
• Proven experience with IS-U integrations using IDocs, RFCs, and Web Services.
• Experience supporting large-volume data processing and mass activities.
• Exposure to SAP BTP or hybrid SAP landscapes is a plus.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

Benefits:

Joining Cognizant will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry, while having your finger on the pulse of emerging industry trends and working on the cutting edge of technology in your field of expertise.

We recognize that our people perform at their best when they feel valued as significant contributors and that is why at Cognizant, taking care of our employees is a priority:

• You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here

• You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training

• We'll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future.

Next Steps:

Please reach out to our friendly and welcoming team today to apply and register your interest for this full-time role. We'd love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions.