IS Principal Developer Analyst – SAP ABAP

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This position reports to:

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We are looking for a highly skilled Senior SAP ABAP Developer to join our dynamic team, where you will leverage your extensive experience in developing, enhancing, and maintaining SAP applications to drive business efficiency and innovation. In this role, you will play a key part in designing complex ABAP programs, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless integration of SAP modules.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid in Cary, NC or Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of ABAP programs, function modules and reports to meet business requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Perform code reviews and mentoring of junior developers, fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement.

Optimize existing ABAP programs and enhance system performance through effective debugging and troubleshooting techniques.

Implement SAP enhancements and customizations using ABAP, ensuring compliance with SAP standards and guidelines.

Coordinate with SAP Basis and functional teams to ensure successful deployments and system upgrades.

Qualifications:

BS in any field, with 10+ years of experience in ABAP development with a strong understanding of SAP modules such as FI, CO, MM, PP and SD.

Proven experience in SAP ECC RICEFW Development, with ability to work and co-ordinate with SAP Basis , security and functional teams.

Proficient in performance tuning and optimization of ABAP programs.

Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming principles.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Deep expertise in ABAP programming language, including ALV reports, BAPIs, and BADIs.

Knowledge of SAP Workflow and Smart Forms.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with SAP S/4HANA migrations and implementations.

Experience with SAP HANA, Fiori, and OData services.

Good knowledge of ABAP 7.4(and above) development features, S/4HANA Extensibility options– Key User & Side by Side Extensibility including CDS views, AMDP

Hands-on experience on SAP Ui5/Fiori development (SAPUI5, Fiori Elements) including knowledge of java script , node.js , html5 and sap ui5 libraries

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Hands-on experience with SAP development tools such as Eclipse and SAP Web IDE.

Familiarity with APIs and integration technologies for SAP.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments and contributes to team success.

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $98,700 and $157,920 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

Vision benefit

Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums

Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid

Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

Employee discount program

Retirement

401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time Away

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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