SAP S/4HANA Developer (ABAP / Accounts Payable Integration)

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a SAP S/4HANA Developer (ABAP / Accounts Payable Integration) based in Germany.** We are seeking an experienced SAP developer to build and maintain integrations between enterprise financial systems and next-generation AI-powered automation solutions. In this fully remote role, you will contribute to a high-impact project supporting Accounts Payable processes for a major European telecommunications organization. You will design and implement robust SAP S/4HANA interfaces, custom ABAP developments, and data flows that enable reliable, high-volume interactions between SAP and external automation platforms. Working closely with product engineers and enterprise SAP specialists, you will help transform traditional finance operations through intelligent automation. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a fast-growing, product-oriented environment where your work directly contributes to production-ready solutions. You will enjoy a hands-on development role with significant autonomy, international collaboration, and exposure to the intersection of SAP, finance, and AI. ### Accountabilities: - **SAP S/4HANA Development:** Design, develop, test, and maintain custom SAP applications and enhancements using ABAP to support Accounts Payable integration and automation requirements. - **System Integration:** Build and maintain reliable interfaces between SAP S/4HANA and external platforms, ensuring seamless data exchange and consistent communication across systems. - **Accounts Payable Integration:** Develop technical solutions that enable the automation platform to access and process financial data, including invoices, vendor records, payment information, and related business objects. - **Data Flow Design and Implementation:** Architect and implement secure, scalable, and reliable data flows that support high-volume transactions and accurate information exchange between SAP and external applications. - **Custom Development and Enhancements:** Translate business and technical requirements into effective SAP developments, adapting existing functionality and creating new components where necessary. - **Integration Reliability and Performance:** Ensure integrations operate efficiently and consistently, identifying and resolving technical issues related to data accuracy, processing, connectivity, and performance. - **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Work closely with engineering and product teams, as well as the end client's SAP specialists, to align integration architecture, technical requirements, and implementation priorities. - **Testing and Quality Assurance:** Conduct unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure the quality, stability, and reliability of delivered solutions. - **Technical Documentation:** Document integration designs, custom developments, data structures, and technical processes to support maintainability and knowledge sharing. - **Continuous Improvement:** Identify opportunities to improve SAP integration architecture, development practices, and automation workflows as the solution evolves and scales. ## Requirements: - **Professional Experience:** At least four years of hands-on SAP development experience, including practical experience with SAP S/4HANA. - **ABAP Expertise:** Strong ABAP development skills, with the ability to design, implement, debug, and maintain custom SAP developments. - **SAP Integration Experience:** Proven experience building and maintaining integrations between SAP systems and external applications or platforms. - **Accounts Payable Knowledge:** Good technical understanding of SAP Accounts Payable processes and associated data structures, including invoices, vendor master data, and payments. - **Technical Problem-Solving:** Ability to analyze complex integration requirements, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop reliable solutions for enterprise-scale environments. - **Data and Interface Management:** Understanding of data exchange, interface design, and the technical considerations involved in maintaining accurate and consistent information across connected systems. - **Autonomy and Ownership:** Ability to manage development tasks independently, prioritize work effectively, and deliver high-quality results in a fully remote environment. - **Communication Skills:** Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with international engineering and client teams. - **Location:** Must be based in Europe and able to work effectively with distributed teams across relevant time zones. **Nice to have:** - **Modern ABAP Development:** Experience with modern SAP development technologies, including Core Data Services (CDS) Views, the RESTful ABAP Programming Model (RAP), and OData services. - **SAP Integration Technologies:** Familiarity with APIs, IDocs, BAPIs, SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), or SAP Integration Suite. - **Telecommunications Experience:** Previous involvement in SAP implementation or integration projects within the telecommunications industry. - **Finance Automation and AI:** Exposure to robotic process automation (RPA), finance process automation, or AI-driven enterprise solutions. - **Startup or Product Experience:** Experience working in a startup, software product company, or agile engineering environment. ## Benefits: - **Fully Remote Work:** Work remotely from anywhere in Europe, with flexibility to organize your work in a distributed team environment. - **High-Impact Technical Projects:** Contribute to the development of production-ready AI-powered automation solutions for enterprise finance operations. - **SAP and AI Exposure:** Gain experience at the intersection of SAP S/4HANA, financial process automation, and emerging AI technologies. - **Enterprise-Scale Integration:** Work on complex integration challenges supporting the financial operations of a major European telecommunications organization. - **Hands-On Technical Ownership:** Take direct responsibility for SAP development and integration deliverables, with opportunities to influence technical implementation decisions. - **Collaborative Environment:** Work closely with product engineers, automation specialists, and enterprise SAP teams in an international setting. - **Product-Oriented Culture:** Contribute to a growing technology business focused on practical innovation, scalable solutions, and measurable customer impact. - **Professional Development:** Expand your expertise in modern SAP development, enterprise integrations, and AI-enabled business process automation.