What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP ABAP Developer position at SANS?
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SAP ABAP Developer
San Francisco, CA /San Jose, CA
Contract
Position Summary:
The SAP ABAP Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining custom reports, forms, interfaces, and enhancements within the SAP system. This role requires strong technical expertise in ABAP programming, an understanding of SAP modules, and the ability to collaborate with functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Development of Custom Solutions: Design and develop custom programs, reports, forms, and user exits to meet business requirements in SAP.
Data Integration: Create and manage interfaces for data integration between SAP and third-party systems (e.g., flat files, web services, APIs).
Enhancements & Modifications: Implement enhancements to standard SAP functionality using BADI (Business Add-In), User Exits, or BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface).
Performance Optimization: Optimize performance of custom programs, reports, and queries to ensure system efficiency.
Troubleshooting & Debugging: Debugging and resolving issues in ABAP programs and SAP modules.
Collaborating with Functional Teams: Work closely with functional consultants (e.g., SAP MM, SD, FI, etc.) to understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions.
Unit Testing & Quality Assurance: Conduct unit testing and ensure code meets quality standards before deployment.
Documentation: Create technical documentation for developed programs and ensure that it is up-to-date.
System Upgrades & Support: Provide ongoing support for SAP systems, including troubleshooting issues and performing necessary upgrades.
Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure all development complies with SAP best practices and adheres to corporate standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in SAP ABAP development.
Knowledge of various SAP modules like SAP MM, SD, FI, HR, etc., is preferred.
Experience with SAP NetWeaver, SAP HANA, or other related SAP technologies is a plus.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in ABAP programming language.
Knowledge of key ABAP objects like Reports, Smart Forms, Adobe Forms, Function Modules, etc.
Familiarity with SAP workflows, batch jobs, and integration techniques (IDOC, ALE, BAPI, etc.).
Experience with performance tuning and optimization in SAP systems.
Understanding of debugging techniques and error analysis in SAP.
