Lead Software Engineer (SAP ABAP)

Reuters; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible vacation

Mental Health Days

Headspace app

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings

Job summary

Reuters is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer (SAP ABAP) in a hybrid Canada/Toronto setting. You will drive SAP ABAP development, lead integration efforts with SAP ECC and S/4 HANA, and mentor a team across geographies while collaborating with SAP as a partner.

The role emphasizes architecture design, AI-enabled development practices, and direct customer engagement in a fast-paced product environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 10+ years of SAP ABAP development experience, and at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Deep expertise in OOP concepts beyond basic ALV/BADI usage.
• Strong experience with web services (WSDL, SOAP, XML), Proxies, and SOAMANAGER.
• Expert knowledge of SAP enhancement techniques aligned with SAP’s clean core principles.
• Experience with AI coding tools to accelerate development and ensure secure AI-generated code.
• Fluent English with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive transformation and innovation of SAP products, adopting SAP technologies to deliver value.
• Design and develop architectures for SAP-integrated solutions with ONESOURCE products.
• Lead SAP Integrations teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Contribute to process improvements, code reviews, and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with international teams and SAP as a partner.
• Engage with customers to support successful outcomes.

Skills

SAP ABAP

OOP concepts

Web services

REST/JSON APIs

AI coding tools

Leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

SAP ECC

S/4 HANA

Job description

## Lead Software Engineer (SAP ABAP)Apply: Hybrid: Canada, Toronto, Ontario: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 6, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JREQ203860**Job Description** Thomson Reuters is seeking an experienced Lead Software Development Engineer (SAP ABAP) to join our product development team, working on cutting-edge integrations between SAP ECC & S/4 HANA and our ONESOURCE Transactional Compliance Products. This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation, expand your technical expertise across multiple SAP platforms, and make a significant impact on products used by customers worldwide. As part of our international product development team, you'll collaborate with talented engineers across multiple geographies, work directly with SAP as a partner, and have visibility into the full product lifecycle—from architecture and development to go-to-market activities and customer engagement. You'll have the autonomy to drive innovation, adopt SAP's latest technology offerings, and expand your expertise across multiple SAP platforms while mentoring the next generation of SAP developers. **Key Responsibilities** In this opportunity as a Lead Software Development Engineer (SAP), you will: * Drive transformation and innovation of existing and new Thomson Reuters SAP products, adopting SAP's latest technology offerings to deliver higher value to customers* Design and develop architecture for SAP integrated solutions to the ONESOURCE Transactional Compliance Products (e.g., Indirect Tax, Pagero E-Invoice), handling complex development challenges that require creative problem-solving* Lead development teams responsible for SAP Integrations, ensuring deliverables are completed within scope, on time, and with quality, security and reliability as top priorities* Contribute to continuous improvement in operations and processes within the team, including review team members' work to maintain high standards and code quality* Develop frameworks, standards and guardrails that support an AI-enabled software development lifecycle (AI SDLC), including the responsible adoption of AI-assisted coding, testing and code review practices across the team* Work closely with international development teams and partners (including SAP)* Participate in go-to-market activities, supporting Product Management, Sales, Professional Services and Solutions Consulting Teams* Engage directly with customers to support their success**Required Qualifications** You’re a fit for the role of Lead Software Development Engineer (SAP) if you have the following required qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering* **10+ years** of SAP ABAP development experience, and at least **2 years** in a lead role* Deep expertise in OOP concepts (Singleton, Abstract classes, Inheritance, Polymorphism) beyond basic ALV/BADI usage* Strong experience with web services (WSDL, SOAP, XML payload), Proxies, and SOAMANAGER, including knowledge of SAP integration middleware and modern APIs (REST, JSON, OData)* Expert knowledge of all SAP enhancement techniques (User Exits, BADIs, Enhancement Points) aligned with SAP’s clean core principles* Proven expertise in building configurable, scalable solutions with adherence to SAP’s coding best practises* Strong hands-on experience using AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex) to accelerate design, development, testing and code review, with sound judgment on validating and securing AI-generated code* Fluency in English with excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills* Highly self-motivated and organized with strong planning abilities* Ability to multi-task, thrive under tight deadlines, and excel in a fast-paced product development environment **Preferred Qualifications:** * Previous experience with External Tax Determination or E-Invoicing integrations and solutions* Strong functional knowledge of SAP domains: SD, MM, and FI #LI-LB1New Position: This position is open due to an existing vacancy to support our evolving business needs. **What’s in it For You?*** **Hybrid Work Model:** We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.* **Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:** Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.* **Career Development and Growth:** By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.* **Industry Competitive Benefits:** We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.* **Culture:** Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.* **Social Impact:** Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.* **Making a Real-World Impact:** We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. Our use of AI within the recruitment process Thomson Reuters utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our global recruitment process. Unless you opt-out, our AI system will assess the information provided by you and compare it to the requirements listed for the role, and present the result to our recruitment personnel for further review. The AI system acts as a supporting tool, but there is always a human making the decision if you will be considered for the roleThomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations.For Ontario, Canada, the base compensation range for this role is $140,600 CAD - $190,600 CAD.Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.