SAP ABAP Developer

Alcami Corporation
Durham, United States of America
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Durham, United States of America

Tech stack

SAP Cloud
ABAP
API
Authentication Protocols
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing
Program Optimization
Code Review
Computer Programming
Databases
Continuous Integration
Software Debugging
DevOps
IDoc
JSON
OAuth
Open Data Protocol
Object-Oriented Software Development
Performance Tuning
Scrum
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
SAP ABAP
SAP Applications
SAP Implementation
SAP Sales and Distribution
Web Services
SAP
SAP Business Technology Platform
GIT
SAPscript
SAP Fiori
Adobe
SAPBasis
Core Data
Information Technology
SAP S/4HANA
SAP UI5
Software Coding
REST
Software Version Control
Smart Forms
Api Management

Job description

The SAP ABAP Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting custom solutions and enhancements across SAP environments. This role combines strong expertise in traditional ABAP development (ECC and S/4HANA) with modern, cloud-native capabilities on SAP BTP. The developer will work closely with functional consultants, business analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, compliant, and scalable solutions. This is a hands-on technical role with broad impact-contributing to innovation, automation, and continuous improvement in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. On-Site Expectations 100% on-site

  • 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.

Responsibilities

ABAP Development:

  • Design, develop, and maintain custom ABAP objects
  • Design, develop, and implement custom ABAP programs, enhancements, and interfaces (RICEFW: Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows)
  • Classical/Interactive and ALV Reports
  • BAPIs, BADIs, User Exits, Enhancements (Implicit/Explicit)
  • Smart Forms, Adobe Forms, SAPscript
  • OO ABAP (Object-Oriented ABAP) and Function Modules
  • Develop and support interfaces using IDocs, RFCs, Web Services.
  • Implement S/4HANA-specific features such as:
  • Core Data Services (CDS) Views
  • ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDP)
  • OData services for SAP Fiori apps.
  • Perform code optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.
  • Collaborate with functional consultants to gather business requirements and translate them into technical designs.

SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) Development:

  • Design and implement cloud-based applications and extensions using SAP BTP services (e.g., SAP Extension Suite, Integration Suite).
  • Develop Fiori applications and deploy them on BTP.
  • Create and manage OData APIs, REST services, and event-driven integrations.
  • Work with CAP (Cloud Application Programming) model for BTP applications.
  • Implement security and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, SAML, XSUAA) within BTP applications.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and manage deployments to BTP environments.

Integration & Collaboration:

  • Integrate SAP on-premise systems (ECC/S4) with BTP using Cloud Connector or APIs.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (Basis, Security, Functional, Integration) to ensure end-to-end solution integrity.
  • Support system upgrades, patches, and migrations.

Quality & Standards:

  • Follow SAP development best practices, coding standards, and performance optimization guidelines.
  • Document technical specifications, solution designs, and deployment procedures.
  • Participate in peer code reviews.
  • Author Change controls
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
  • SAP ABAP or SAP BTP developer certification a plus.
  • 5+ years of SAP ABAP development experience (ECC or S/4HANA).
  • 2+ years of SAP BTP development experience, including building applications or extensions.
  • Industry experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience with at least one full SAP implementation or major upgrade.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Strong ABAP programming expertise: Reports, BAPIs, BADIs, Enhancements, Forms.
  • Experience in modules like MM, SD, PLM, PP, PS, TM, FICO.
  • Hands-on experience with S/4HANA ABAP: CDS Views, AMDP, OData service creation.
  • Proficiency with SAP BTP services: Extension Suite, Integration Suite, CAP, SAPUI5/Fiori.
  • Familiarity with SAP Cloud Connector and API Management.
  • Knowledge of Git-based source control, CI/CD tools, and DevOps practices.
  • Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and modern web development concepts.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
  • Strategic thinking and commercial acumen in supplier management.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive operational decisions.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong attention to detail and compliance.
  • Deep understanding of GMP/GDP, FDA, and international regulatory expectations.
  • Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
  • Extremely high standards of excellence.
  • Ability to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities.

Travel Expectations

  • Up to 20% travel expected excluding training which will require travel.

About the company

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

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