German Speaking Inhouse Consultant – SAP ABAP Development & Forms (Hybrid)

Ignite; Villingen-Schwenningen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

Annual & Christmas bonuses

Hybrid work: up to 2 remote days/week

30 vacation days per year

Family-friendly policies

On-site cafeteria & free beverages

Fitness & leisure programmes

JobRad (bicycle leasing)

Company pension/wealth-building plans

Job summary

Ignite is seeking an Inhouse Consultant – SAP ABAP Development & Forms to join our global IT team in Villingen-Schwenningen. The role combines development, maintenance, and optimization of SAP applications with a focus on ABAP OO, forms, and interfaces. You will collaborate across international subsidiaries to drive digital transformation.

We value structured, solution-focused professionals fluent in German and English, ready to work in a hybrid setup with up to two days of home office weekly.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of professional SAP ABAP development experience.
• Strong ABAP, interface integration (IDoc, RFC, Web Services), and form development.
• Fluent German and English for professional negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, extend, and maintain SAP applications using ABAP/ABAP OO.
• Analyze business requirements with internal departments and SAP consultants.
• Create, customize, and manage SAP forms (SmartForms, SAPscript, Adobe Forms).
• Build interfaces using IDoc, RFC, BAPI, OData, REST and web services.
• Optimize performance, debug issues, and provide second-level support (JIRA).
• Contribute to global rollouts and cross-functional IT projects.

Skills

SAP ABAP

ABAP Objects

Interface integration

Form development

German language

English language

Education

University degree in Computer Science or Wirtschaftsinformatik

Tools

SAP Fiori

OData

REST services

SAP BTP

Adobe Forms

Job description

Job Title: Inhouse Consultant – SAP ABAP Development & Forms

Location: Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany (Hybrid – up to 2 home office days/week)

Department: SAP / IT Corporate Services

Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent

Compensation: €60,000 – €80,000 gross p.a. (plus 13th-month salary / annual & Christmas bonus)

About The Role

Are you an experienced SAP ABAP developer looking to shape the digital strategy of a globally active corporate group? We are looking for a dedicated Inhouse Consultant – SAP ABAP Development & Forms to join an international, cross-functional IT team in Villingen-Schwenningen. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing, enhancing, and maintaining modern SAP applications, driving interface integrations, and optimizing core business processes across international subsidiaries. If you thrive in an environment that values innovation, flat hierarchies, and strong personal responsibility, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Application Development: Design, develop, extend, and maintain robust applications within the SAP environment using ABAP and ABAP Objects (ABAP OO).
• Requirements Engineering: Analyze business requirements in close collaboration with internal departments and SAP consultants, translating them into scalable technical solutions.
• Form Development: Create, customize, and manage SAP forms, including SmartForms, SAPscript, and Adobe Forms.
• Interface Integration: Build and enhance robust interfaces using modern technologies such as IDoc, RFC, BAPI, OData, REST, and web services.
• System Optimization & Support: Perform performance optimizations on existing programs, conduct root-cause analysis, debug, troubleshoot, and handle second-level support incidents (JIRA).
• Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, ensure adherence to internal development standards, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Global Rollouts & Projects: Actively support international group-wide projects and rollouts as part of the Global Templates initiative.

Candidate Profile

Must-Haves:

• Education: Successfully completed university degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems (Wirtschaftsinformatik), or a comparable qualification.
• Experience: At least 2 years (preferably more) of professional hands-on experience in SAP ABAP development and ABAP Objects.
• Technical Core Competencies: Strong command of classic ABAP technologies, interface integration (IDoc, RFC, Web Services), and form development (SmartForms, SAPscript, Adobe Forms).
• Language Proficiency: Fluent command of both German and English at a professional negotiation level (written and spoken).
• Working Style: Structured, solution-oriented, and responsible mindset with a passion for working in an international, cross-functional team environment.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Practical knowledge of SAP Fiori and OData/REST services.
• Experience with the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP).
• Good understanding of end-to-end business processes, ideally within Supply Chain Management or Logistics.

What We Offer (Core Benefits & Perks)

• Attractive Compensation Package: Competitive base salary of €60,000 to €80,000 per year, supplemented by a 13th-month salary (via annual/Christmas bonuses).
• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Flexible working hours with up to 2 days of remote work (home office) per week, generous 30 vacation days, and family-friendly policies.
• Modern Tech Stack: Work with cutting-edge SAP technologies (ABAP OO, Adobe Forms, SAP BTP, Fiori) and actively influence the group's digital transformation strategy.
• Professional Growth: Tailored career paths supported by structured internal/external training, LinkedIn Learning accounts, and language courses.
• Health & Well-being: Access to fitness and leisure programmes, corporate bike-leasing (JobRad), and comprehensive company pension/wealth-building plans.
• On-site Amenities: An inviting corporate culture featuring flat hierarchies, regular celebration of successes, an on-site cafeteria, and complimentary coffee, juices, and mineral water.