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Most developers move from RICEF development into technical lead roles overseeing a module's custom code base, or into SAP solution architect positions that span technical and functional design. Some specialise deeply in S/4HANA migration and custom code remediation work, which has become a well-paid niche given how many Swiss enterprises are mid-migration.
Yes, particularly in Switzerland where large enterprises still run substantial custom ABAP code bases that need maintaining and migrating to S/4HANA. Developers who pair core ABAP with Fiori and OData skills are best positioned, since most real projects need both the legacy code understanding and the newer interface layer.