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# Software Engineer III

- **Company:** CenterPoint Energy
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Unit Testing, Software Debugging, Performance Tuning, SAP ABAP, SAP (Applications), SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, SAP FI, SAP Implementation, SAP Materials Management, SAP NetWeaver Application Servers, SAP Plant Maintenance, Web Applications, SAP Development, Enterprise Software Applications, Integration Tests, SAP Ariba
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://portal.procomservices.com/jobs?jobId=3b0860c0-c7b5-4ede-8fb9-d605e3b256fd

## About the Role

* 10+ years of SAP development experience in the PM, SM, and PS modules, with ABAP required
 * Experience maintaining the SAP technical infrastructure within ECC
 * Experience with SAP web and integration technologies
 * Hands-on experience integrating SAP with external applications, such as web applications

## Description

This position supports the SAP PM/SM and PS modules and provides technical expertise for projects, system enhancements, and production support. The engineer works closely with other SAP ABAP and configuration groups, including SAP-CCS, SAP-MM, SAP-FI, and SAP-BW. Essential Duties/Responsibilities

 * Develop and enhance ABAP programs, reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, and workflow (RICEFW) in the EAM/PM, SM, and PS modules
 * Gather requirements with functional consultants, business analysts, and end users, analyze business processes, and propose technical solutions
 * Design and implement custom functionality, user exits, and enhancements that improve SAP performance and meet business goals
 * Debug and troubleshoot complex ABAP programs
 * Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance tuning of ABAP programs
 * Provide production support: troubleshoot to determine whether the fix is process, development/ABAP, security, or configuration
 * Join blueprinting and project design sessions when assigned, to understand business requirements and validate process approaches
 * Keep a good understanding of SAP technical concepts, releases, and patches, including applying OSS notes
 * Stay current on ABAP technologies and tools and recommend improvements
 * Collaborate with functional consultants, project managers, and technical teams to deliver quality SAP solutions on time and within budget
 * Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to peers, especially on PM-related components
 * Encourage new process and technology ideas that improve systems or workforce productivity while staying sensitive to service costs
 * Maintain partnerships with the client organization and with functional and IT team members
 * Take part in the on-call rotation for emergency issues outside business hours
 * Perform all work with a high degree of effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy