Lead ABAP Cloud Developer (SAP)

TL;DR

Lead ABAP Cloud Developer (SAP/BTP): Designing and implementing scalable, cloud-ready banking solutions on SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP BTP with an accent on clean-core extension strategy and technical architecture. Focus on developing RAP-based applications, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring a team of developers to ensure high engineering standards.

Location: Hybrid in Eschborn, Germany

Company

hirify.global develops cloud-ready banking solutions in strategic partnership with okadis.

What you will do

• Define and own the technical architecture for ABAP Cloud solutions on SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP BTP.
• Lead the development of cloud-native ABAP applications using RAP, CDS, OData, and RESTful services.
• Establish and enforce development standards, security guidelines, and optimize DevOps/CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and conduct code reviews for a team of developers.
• Evaluate latest SAP innovations and contribute to the overall solution roadmap for cloud readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Several years of ABAP experience, with 2–3 years in ABAP Cloud / RAP and SAP S/4HANA.
• Deep knowledge of RAP, CDS, OData, and S/4HANA extension concepts (In-App and Side-by-Side).
• Practical experience with SAP BTP services (Event Mesh, API Management, XSUAA/IAS).
• Proven track record in technical leadership and mentoring developers.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAP Build Apps, SAP Work Zone, or SAPUI5 / Fiori Elements.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and asynchronous integration patterns.
• Domain expertise in finance, loans, or public sector banking.
• Experience in agile environments (Scrum/SAFe).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape modern, cloud-native SAP solutions using the latest BTP technologies.
• High level of technical responsibility and influence over architecture and tooling.
• Collaborative environment with a strong focus on professional growth.
• Flexible working models and an open, international culture.