Senior Developer/ Development Expert (ABAP), SAP Globalization

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you Build

• Foster an environment of innovation, learning, and development amongst team members, driving both a continuous improvement mindset and showcasing innovation in deliverables.
• Take full product development responsibility for backend development, including processes, methods, and tools for SAP S/4HANA, with strong ownership of key topics.
• Collaborate deeply with Product Owners, Product Managers, Designers, and Software Architects to design and architect solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements, emphasizing security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Champion the use of modern development technologies and techniques to guarantee top-quality results aligned with cloud standards.
• Lead efforts to integrate GenAI technologies and architectural patterns—including LLMs and AI-augmented development tools—into S/4HANA solutions.
• Play an integral role throughout the entire software development lifecycle; drive technical excellence and innovation in statutory reporting and compliance solutions.
• Model a growth mindset: actively pursue learning opportunities and adapt to emerging development practices, especially those related to generative AI, LLMs, and future software technologies.
• Contribute to and influence the team’s success as a collaborative, communicative, and culturally aware team player.
• Communicate effectively with local and remote team members and stakeholders.

What you Bring

• Graduate / Post-Graduate degree in Engineering or equivalent domain.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in software development (preferably with S/4HANA full-stack development).
• Deep expertise in software design principles, UML modelling, and object-oriented design.
• Advanced proficiency in ABAP, OOABAP, Data Dictionary, Function Module BAPIs, ALV and OOALV.
• Excellent knowledge of OData & CDS, BOPF, SQL, HANA, SADL, and RAP.
• Hands-on experience with distributed version control systems such as GIT (added advantage).
• Experience in Output Management and BRF+ (added advantage), plus Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Functional or process knowledge of Financials, SAP UI5, and Fiori is desirable.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and debugging ability.
• Ability to work in and lead culturally diverse environments.
• Understanding of GenAI solutions, their architectural integration points with SAP S/4HANA, and familiarity with practical uses of LLMs, generative AI, and AI-augmented developer tools as they transform enterprise software.
• Commitment to learning, with openness to adopting new technologies and rapid shifts in development practices—especially within AI and automation domains.
• Ability to evaluate, adopt, and evangelize innovative AI practices, fostering an adaptive and forward-looking development culture.

Where you Belong

Together with your team, you will work on statutory reporting framework of SAP Document And Reporting Compliance (formerly known as SAP S/4HANA for Advanced Compliance Reporting ) the next generation global legal reporting solution in S/4HANA aiming to bring in digital transformation in the critical area of compliance reporting and monitoring.

It is equipped with a powerful design time tool that forms a platform for developing legal reports in S/4HANA to enable faster adoption of legal reforms across the world. We are highly motivated and skilled engineers who love solving complex problems and we work out of Bangalore.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 435229 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid