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Dairy Farmers of America Sr. SAP ABAP Technical Analyst in Kansas City, Kansas
Job Description
The Sr. SAP ABAP Technical Analyst will participate in a cross-functional team environment as a key member of the Shared Applications Team responsible for the core Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) SAP S/4HANA 2022 environment.
This position is responsible for the design, implementation, support, enhancement, and maintenance of SAP development functions for the various SAP modules implemented at DFA. Partner with the implementation and support teams in gathering technical requirements and delivering technical solutions. Provide input on system design, integration testing, and post go-live support as needed. Coordination with team members and external consultants. Follow best practices that support business requirements and deliverables, using approved DFA development and change control methodology.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and develop ABAP programs for the various SAP modules implemented
Ability to interpret functional specifications and convert them into technical solutions that can be implemented and supported
Active participation with Shared Applications team members in the design, development, documentation, performance testing, and implementation of technical business solutions
Maintain a working knowledge of advancing technologies and freely exchange new ideas and suggestions for improvement
Good understanding of SAP related master data
Follow DFA Development, Governance and Project Management standards
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in the field of Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering or related equivalent experience
8+ years of experience designing, developing, implementing and modifying applications utilizing ABAP programming language
Experience with developing and implementing application in support of end-user functionality
Strong understanding of object oriented programming techniques
Experience with Fiori, SAPUI5, CDS views, OData Services, Cloud Platform, HANA DB, implementing and extending standard SAP Fiori Apps
Experience with Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP S/4HANA Development environment
Exposure to ABAP development within a variety of SAP modules including SD, FICO, WM, MM, PP, HCM, etc.
Knowledge of SAP development best practices
Experience in all types of ABAP development (reports, enhancements, interfaces, function modules, workflow, classes and module pools)
Experience working with BADI's, enhancement points, BAPIs, IDOCs, and Web services
Strong understanding of ABAP objects (Object Oriented concepts)
Experience with SAPScript, SmartForms, and Adobe Forms
Working knowledge of at least 2 computer languages
Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access and Power Point
Experience with MS Visual Studio and JavaScript is a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate with business users, stakeholders, technical teams, and various levels of management
Able to listen and communicate in a clear and concise manner, along with the ability to recognize the audience and tailor communications accordingly
Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, including the ability to prioritize activities
Able to organize time and resources effectively to achieve goals
Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter, set direction, and complete assignments
Able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels
Able to demonstrate strong customer service orientation
Must be flexible with work schedules and be available to work overtime, evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice
Strong work ethic with desire and willingness to share knowledge, accomplish team goals, and meet deadlines
Able to perform code reviews and mentor team members
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Able to work on-call
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer