SAP Software ABAP Developer

Overview

Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. As America's largest independent tire retailer, specializing in tires & wheels, we have over 1,000 store locations and continue to grow every year. Our consistent growth over the last 60 years, the loyalty of our customers and passion of our people makes Discount Tire a great place to work.

As a member of the SAP Development team, you will operate with minimal supervision, taking on a range of responsibilities. The primary focus will be on planning and executing ABAP development. This will include design, testing, and debugging tasks associated with SAP modules based on business requirements and specifications. The team member shall be able to demonstrate leadership skills while collaboratively working with the rest of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Workload Planning: Oversee and lead the planning phase of SAP projects, including gathering requirements, setting timelines, allocating resources, and defining project scope.
• Design and Development: Design, develop, and implement SAP modules to meet business requirements, adhering to coding standards and best practices. Identify opportunities to re-engineer/integrate existing processes.
• Demonstrate Leadership: Collaborate and work with the team of SAP ABAB/HANA/Fiori developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support as necessary.
• Code Reviews: Perform regular code reviews to ensure high-quality work and adherence to coding standards.
• Project Management: Manage and oversee all phases of the SAP project lifecycle, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other teams (like business analysts, project managers, and end-users) to ensure solutions meet business needs and are integrated with other systems.
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Solve complex technical issues related to the SAP systems and modules.
• Manage Operational Support: Perform work during change windows as well as providing on call support as required by the team.
• Testing and QA: Oversee testing efforts, including the creation of test plans and cases, to ensure that all SAP solutions function as expected.
• Documentation: Document system configurations, design decisions, and technical solutions for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Training: Train and mentor junior SAP developers and other IT staff on SAP systems, coding practices, and project procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing SAP systems and processes.
• Risk Assessment: Assess and mitigate risks associated with SAP development and implementation.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors or consultants when necessary, ensuring they align with the company's SAP strategies.
• Compliance: Ensure all SAP activities adhere to regulatory standards and company policies.

Qualifications:

• This position job level (Level I Software Engineer, Level II Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer) will be commensurate with SAP application development experience
• Must Have:
  • Experience as a leader to independently manage work as required
  • Programming experience related to reporting, dialog transactions, enhancements, SAPscript, Smart Forms, User Exits, Web Dynpro, FIORI and ALE
  • Experience with MM, PP, SD, or FI modules
  • Experience developing in SAP with ABAP/4 and/or HANA using HANA Studio or WebIDE
  • Develop backend web-services and RESTful API's (Node.js, OData).
  • Experience working on end-to-end projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Time management skills; the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and in a team is vital.
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines and present a professional demeanor is essential.
  • Ability to respond to different organizational situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude is necessary.
  • Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values are key attributes.
  • In addition, organizational and problem-solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.

• Nice to Have
  • SAP HANA Technical Concepts and Architecture
  • Building HANA Views (Attribute, Analytical & Calc Views)
  • Data Modelling using HANA Studio
  • Design, development experience of SAP UI5 applications.
  • Develop and maintain JS-based backend services (HANA XS, Node.js)

Educational Requirements:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, information Technology, IT Software Engineering or related technical field or equivalent work experience.

Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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