Job Title:
Senior SAP Technical Consultant – Hybris (Web and Online Applications experience)
Duration: 12-month Contract, renewable based on performance.
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Hybrid work model: 4 days per week on-site, 1 day remote.
Overview:
We are looking for a skilled SAP Technical Consultant (Hybris / SAP Commerce Cloud) to join our Cape Town-based technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong retail industry experience and a solid background in web and online applications development.
You will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining cutting-edge e-commerce platforms using SAP Commerce Cloud, ensuring seamless integration with SAP and non-SAP systems to deliver an exceptional digital retail experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris) solutions tailored to retail and e-commerce operations.
- Build and extend custom modules, APIs, and integrations with SAP ERP / S/4HANA and third-party systems (e.g., payment gateways, logistics, CRM, loyalty).
- Configure and enhance Hybris modules such as Product Content Management (PCM), WCMS, Order Management (OMS), and Promotions.
- Develop and optimize Impex scripts, FlexibleSearch queries, and synchronization processes for product and pricing data.
- Ensure scalability, security, and performance of web applications through best-practice coding and architecture principles.
- Collaborate with UI/UX and front-end teams to deliver high-performing, user-friendly online customer journeys.
- Support and troubleshoot production issues in live retail and e-commerce environments.
- Work closely with the DevOps and QA teams to manage CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and releases.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of the development process.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3–8 years of hands-on experience in SAP Hybris / SAP Commerce Cloud development.
- Strong proficiency in Java / Spring Framework / J2EE.
- Proven experience developing web and online applications, preferably within the retail or e-commerce sector.
- Deep understanding of SAP Commerce Backoffice, HAC/HMC, Impex, SmartEdit, and FlexibleSearch.
- Experience integrating Hybris with SAP ERP / S/4HANA, SAP CPI, and external systems (CRM, OMS, payment, logistics, etc.).
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architecture (AWS / Azure / SAP Cloud).
- Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, React) is advantageous.
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA, Bitbucket/Git, and Jenkins.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP Certified Development Professional – SAP Commerce Cloud.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Experience with Spartacus (Headless Commerce) or SAP Cloud Integration (CPI).
- Prior experience working with high-traffic retail e-commerce platforms.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail technology environment.
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, and committed to technical excellence.
Work Environment:
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape.
- Hybrid model: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote.
- Collaborative, Agile, and customer-focused digital team environment.
Desired Skills:
- Senior
- SAP
- Technical