SAP Developer III -ABAP

Req ID: 401623 

BASIC PURPOSE: The SAP Developer III will be responsible for the development and support of enterprise-class applications.  This position works across multiple teams within the IT organization including: BATL (Business Aligned Team Leads), Integration (PI/PO), Infrastructure, BASIS, project managers and senior management.  
 
 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop state of the art, enterprise-class ABAP solutions which meet the business requirements and are supportable and scalable.
• Review functional specifications and develop corresponding technical specifications
• Develop and mentor team members and encourage them to learn new technologies and improve their skill sets.
• Keep abreast of new or changing SAP technologies and development practices
• Manage development items through all the steps of the software development lifecycle
• Communicate project status to upper management and provide insight on any current and upcoming issues
• Escalate issues to key management and stakeholders
• Collaborate with project managers and business analyst to ensure development is on track and to resolve issues and provide root cause analysis for defects
• Analyze and optimize performance of key processes using tools such as SAT, SQLM, and debugging. 
• Manage and track development of other projects when necessary
• Other duties assigned as needed 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business with MIS or technology related degree (C.S.) 
• Experience: 
  • 5+ years of SAP ABAP Development Experience
  • Creation of custom programs, classes, and interfaces
  • Experience with forms (Adobe, Smartforms, SAPScript) a plus
  • Extensive experience developing with Object-oriented ABAP (ABAP Objects) 
  • Analysis and enhancement of standard programs and processes using BADI’s, user exits, etc.
  • Usage of PI/PO proxy integration, IDocs/ALE, gateway services(oData) and other common interface methods. (Experience with AIF a plus.)
  • Experience in legacy ABAP programming including Dialog programming using tab strips, controls etc. is a plus
  • WebDynpro and Floor Plan Manager a plus
  • Hands on experience with development on S/4 HANA
  • Usage of standard and custom CDS views
  • Technical knowledge of migration to S/4 from Netweaver 7.40 a big plus 
  • Creation of new SAPUI5 applications a plus
  • Extension of standard Fiori applications a plus
  • Full life-cycle implementations 
  • Software development methodologies including projects using agile practices
  • Broad experience with modules such as ECC Core, FI, AP, AR, GL, SD, MM, WM, IS-Retail with TM experience a big plus

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • Ability to manage numerous competing demands in an extremely high stress environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to develop detailed technical design documents based on requirements
  • Possess the ability to work on multiple tasks and development items and clearly communicate status and potential issues.
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to work with staff at all levels of corporate management. 
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities on assigned tasks. 
  • Ability and willingness to learn. 
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Typical Physical Demands: 
  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Job Function(s): Information Technology 

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