For real-time status on the opportunity (open/closed, submissions, feedback from client, etc) pull up our master job posting for this position by going to this URL: http://bit.ly/9j6Rj9 and search on the job number in the title of this post (i.e. if the title has L-777, search on 777) HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS: ABAP Lead, BADI, BAPI, RFC, ALE/IDOC * Client: Released on first contact * Role: ABAP Lead * Number of Positions - 1 * Location: Ashburn, VA * Start: ASAP * Duration: 24 months, possible extension * Rate: $102/hr as a 1099 or c2c including expenses. W2 is possible but rate would reduce to cover employer taxes. Where fall in range is depending on caliber / match of candidate to needed skills. * Overtime: Professional work week is default (OT paid on approval only) * Expenses: Included in rate above * Face-to-Face: Client typically does not require a face-to-face after phone screen. If LEVERAGEncy needs to cover f2f cost candidate needs to inform us on submission. * Due Date - ASAP * Posting Rating: A DESCRIPTION: Our client is looking for an ABAP Lead resource. The candidate must be able to report the progress of the development and resolve the issues within the team. Analytical skill and good use of Excel is a must. Solution Manager experience is a plus. A professional, Flexible attitude is required. The resource must be eager to work and motivated, but not unduly aggressive or disruptive to the team. He/She must be capable and willing to suggest improvements while not frustrated if improvements are not (quickly) realized. This is a big organization with lots of different factors at work* most things can*t be changed quickly. The need is for mature people who can be productive despite any perceived *constraints*. SKILLS -- REQUIRED: * ABAP Lead roles * BADIs * BAPIs * RFC calls * Enhancements * Function modules * Classes and methods * Workflow * ALE/IDOCS * Full project lifecycle -Design - Development - Testing - Data conversion - Deployment - Production support * Resolution of issues SKILLS -- NICE TO HAVE: * Solution Manager * Java * Web services * Web Dynpro * Professional, Flexible attitude * Focus on long-term interests of the Client platform * Motivated and self-starter * Provide recommendations * Telecom domain experience*** FOOTNOTES *** (1) LEVERAGEncy uses a PulsePen to record any interviews () to help expedite candidate reviews. If that concerns you let your screener know. (2) If you are curious on the current status of this posting or just postings with us in general just follow us on Twitter (@LEVERAGEncy_src is our twitter account) and look for tweets with the position ID of the job you are interested in (position ID is the L-### in the subject line of the posting). Or you can just go to the master post for this job as outlined at the top of this page.