Job Description

Freelance SAP MDG-M Consultant (Focus on ABAP RAP & OData Integration)


Position: SAP MDG-M Consultant – ABAP RAP

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract (Freelancing opportunity)

Experience: 5–10 years


Role Overview:


We are seeking a freelance SAP Master Data Governance – Material (MDG-M) Consultant/Developer with strong experience in ABAP development (RAP) and OData services. The resource will support an ongoing MDG-M integration project involving multiple external engineering systems. This is a project-based engagement (remote or on-site by arrangement) starting ASAP and continuing until the end of the year with an estimated workload of ~2 days per week.


Scope of Work:


The consultant will:


  • Design, develop, and enhance OData-based services within the SAP MDG-M landscape.
  • Build and extend integration interfaces using ABAP RESTful Application Programming (RAP) Model.
  • Implement and consume REST APIs to enable reliable communication between SAP MDG-M and external systems such as VAULT, Open PDM, and other engineering sources.
  • Analyze, process, and harmonize material master data from multiple external systems.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and IT teams to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant master data integration.
  • Provide support during testing phases, perform issue analysis, and drive optimizations within the MDG-M environment.


Key Responsibilities:


  • OData & Integration Development
  • Create and enhance OData services acting as middleware between SAP MDG-M and external systems.
  • Extend and optimize services using the ABAP RAP framework.
  • MDG-M Expertise
  • Apply deep knowledge of SAP MDG-M data models, processes, and governance requirements.
  • Support data harmonization and quality checks to ensure consistent material master data.
  • API Implementation
  • Develop and consume RESTful APIs for system integration as required.
  • Ensure secure, structured, and performant API flows.
  • Testing & Support
  • Participate in test planning and execution.
  • Diagnose issues, propose fixes, and assist with deployment activities.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Engage with business users and IT teams to interpret requirements and deliver technical solutions.


Required Skills & Experience:


  • SAP MDG-M
  • Proven hands-on experience in SAP Master Data Governance – Material (MDG-M).
  • Strong understanding of MDG-M data structures, governance, and integration patterns.
  • ABAP & RAP
  • Solid ABAP development background.
  • Demonstrated experience with the ABAP RESTful Application Programming (RAP) Model.
  • OData Services
  • Extensive experience designing, developing, and extending OData services.
  • REST API
  • Strong grasp of REST API concepts and practical implementation.
  • System Integration
  • Experience integrating SAP with external systems/middleware.
  • Background in engineering or PDM systems is a plus (e.g., VAULT, Open PDM).


How to Apply:


Send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line: Freelance opportunity for SAP MDG-M Consultant (Focus on ABAP RAP & OData Integration)

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