SAP Development Lead
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Job description
The SAP Development Lead serves as the technical lead and subject matter expert for SAP S/4HANA development at United Parks. This role is responsible for the design, development, and ongoing optimization of SAP solutions supporting enterprise business operations. The position provides hands-on technical leadership across SAP S/4HANA, ABAP, SAP BTP, and integration technologies, while ensuring solutions align with SAP clean core principles and United Parks' long-term ERP roadmap.
The SAP Development Lead partners closely with functional teams, IT leadership, and external vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing SAP solutions that support business transformation and operational excellence., SAP Technical Leadership
- Serve as the primary technical lead for SAP S/4HANA development initiatives across the enterprise
- Own technical architecture decisions related to SAP custom development, enhancements, and integrations
- Provide expert guidance on SAP clean core strategy, ensuring long-term system stability and upgrade readiness
- SAP Development & Solution Design
- Lead hands-on development using ABAP for SAP HANA, including custom objects, reports, enhancements, interfaces, and forms
- Design and implement SAP S/4HANA solutions aligned with best practices and business requirements
- Support SAP BTP-based development and extension scenarios to minimize core customization
Integration & Data
- Design and support integrations using SAP Integration Suite, PI, and related middleware
- Oversee data migration and transformation activities related to S/4HANA implementations and enhancements
- Ensure data integrity, performance optimization, and secure data flows across systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with SAP functional leads (Finance, Supply Chain, HR, etc.) to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to business stakeholders and IT leadership
- Coordinate with external consultants and implementation partners as needed
Governance, Quality & Support
- Establish and enforce SAP development standards, documentation, and code quality practices
- Review technical designs and code to ensure performance, security, and scalability
- Support production systems, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Extensive SAP development experience with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA
- Deep expertise in ABAP for SAP HANA
- Strong experience with SAP Integration Suite, PI, and enterprise integrations
- Demonstrated experience supporting SAP data migration and system modernization initiatives
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
- SAP Certified Development Specialist - ABAP for SAP HANA
- S/4HANA Cloud Record of Achievement
- Managing Clean Core for SAP certification
- Experience leveraging SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
Core Competencies
- SAP S/4HANA technical leadership
- Clean core and modernization strategy
- Enterprise integration design
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Strong communication and stakeholder partnership
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description Tuition reimbursement 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account, The perks of the position:
- Paid Time Off
- Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
- Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement plan
- Voluntary Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Assistance Plan