Principal Developer Analyst - SAP ABAP

Position Overview

At ABB
, we help industries run leaner and cleaner, and every team member contributes to that mission. This role empowers you to lead, grow, and be proud of the impact we create together.

Position:
Senior SAP ABAP Developer

Reports to:

NAM IS ERP Cross Services-Development Ma

Work model:
Hybrid in Cary, NC or Cleveland, OH. All other locations remote.

• Lead the design and development of ABAP programs, function modules and reports to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement.
• Optimize existing ABAP programs and enhance system performance through effective debugging and troubleshooting techniques.
• Implement SAP enhancements and customizations using ABAP, ensuring compliance with SAP standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate with SAP Basis and functional teams to ensure successful deployments and system upgrades.

• BS in any field, with 10+ years of experience in ABAP development and a strong understanding of SAP modules such as FI, CO, MM, PP, and SD.
• Proven experience in SAP ECC RICEFW Development, with ability to work and coordinate with SAP Basis, security and functional teams.
• Proficient in performance tuning and optimization of ABAP programs.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented programming principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Deep expertise in ABAP programming language, including ALV reports, BAPIs, and BADIs.
• Knowledge of SAP Workflow and Smart Forms.

• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA migrations and implementations.
• Experience with SAP HANA, Fiori, and OData services.
• Good knowledge of ABAP 7.4 (and above) development features, S/4
  
  HANA Extensibility options – Key User & Side‑by‑Side Extensibility including CDS views and AMDP.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP Ui5/Fiori development (SAPUI5, Fiori Elements) including knowledge of JavaScript, Node.js, HTML5 and SAP UI5 libraries.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP development tools such as Eclipse and SAP Web IDE.
• Familiarity with APIs and integration technologies for SAP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments and contributes to team success.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Expected to pay between $98,700 and $157,920 annually and eligible for a short‑term incentive plan.

• Health, Life & Disability:
  Choice between two medical plan options – a PPO plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA; choice between two dental plan options – Core and Core Plus; vision benefit; company‑paid life insurance; company‑paid AD&D; voluntary life and AD&D; short‑term and long‑term disability; supplemental benefits; parental leave; employee assistance program; health advocate support resources; employee discount program.
• Retirement: 401k Savings Plan with company contributions;
  Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
• Time Away: ABB provides 11 paid holidays; vacation provided based on years of service for hourly and non‑exempt positions; salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time‑away policy.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective…