SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Developer || Remote

Job Description

We are seeking an SAP MDG Developer with strong experience supporting Finance (FICO) master data domains to help design, build, and enhance master data governance processes across the enterprise. This role will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and IT teams to ensure high-quality, compliant, and auditable master data—especially around financial reporting and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) solutions with emphasis on Finance-related master data (e.g., Business Partner, Customer/Vendor, Financial master data objects as applicable).
• Build and enhance MDG data models, staging/active area structures, and governance processes (change requests, workflow, validations, derivations).
• Develop and maintain BRF+ rules (validations, derivations, defaulting, decision tables) aligned to Finance policies and internal controls.
• Configure and support MDG workflows (including approvals, exception handling, and audit trail requirements).
• Integrate MDG with upstream/downstream systems via DRF replication, including monitoring and troubleshooting replication failures.
• Develop MDG/UI components including FPM / Floorplan Manager enhancements and related UI configuration as needed.
• Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to define data standards, approval hierarchies, segregation of duties considerations, and governance KPIs.
• Support testing cycles (unit, SIT, UAT), assist with cutover planning, and provide production support.
• Document technical specifications, functional/technical design, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with SAP MDG development/configuration (MDG-F / finance-related MDG work strongly preferred).
• Strong experience with ABAP (including enhancements, BAdIs, user exits, and debugging in an MDG context).
• Strong experience with BRF+ (rules for validation/derivation and workflow-related logic).
• Experience with MDG Change Request processes, data quality checks, and governance workflows.
• Experience with DRF / replication frameworks and integration troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Finance master data concepts and impacts to downstream Finance processes (GL close, reporting, compliance).

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• SAP MDG domain experience with Business Partner (Customer/Vendor), including CVI/BP concepts depending on landscape.
• Experience integrating MDG with S/4HANA and/or ECC, and external systems (MDM, data warehouse, CRM).
• Knowledge of SAP FICO processes (AP/AR, GL, cost centers, profit centers, company codes) and data dependencies.
• Experience with data quality tools/approaches, governance councils, stewardship models, and SOX-minded controls.
• Familiarity with SAP security concepts related to governance (roles/authorizations, approvals).

Key Skills / Keywords

SAP MDG, MDG-F, Finance Master Data, FICO, ABAP, BRF+, DRF, Workflow, Data Governance, Data Quality, Business Partner, Vendor, Customer, S/4HANA, ECC, Compliance, Audit Trail, Validation/Derivation