Senior ABAP Developer (m/f/d)

EPAM Systems; Karlsruhe; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday per annum

Company Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Germany seeks a Senior ABAP Developer to design, develop, and maintain ABAP functionality in PPMS. The role combines remote work across Germany with regular client-site visits to support collaboration and delivery. You should have 5+ years ABAP experience and strong AI application knowledge.

The position requires German fluency and good English. Benefits include a corporate pension, training opportunities, performance reviews, and flexible remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ABAP programming (ABAP Objects, ABAP CDS, OData).
• Strong understanding of AI applications to boost productivity.
• Ability to learn quickly in uncertain environments.
• Fluency in German and good command of English.
• Nice to have: AI/automation framework experience, SAP performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain ABAP-based functionality in PPMS.
• Implement AI-driven components and automation features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ABAP development issues with a focus on delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

ABAP programming

AI integration

German language

English proficiency

Job description

We're looking for a Senior ABAP Developer to join our team in Germany. This role offers a flexible working arrangement with the ability to work remotely from anywhere in Germany, combined with regular visits to the client site to support collaboration and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain ABAP-based functionality in PPMS
• Implement AI-driven components, such as MCP Servers and AI-supported automation features
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with a primary focus on ABAP development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project success

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ABAP programming, including ABAP Objects, ABAP CDS and oData
• Strong understanding and experience applying AI to boost productivity
• Ability to learn quickly and deliver outcomes in uncertain and complex environments
• Fluency in German
• Good command of English

Nice to have

• Experience in advanced AI implementations or automation frameworks
• Familiarity with performance optimization in SAP environments

We offer

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Company Pension Scheme
• Regular performance assessments
• Discount on Fitness-First Black Membership
• bitkom - Corporate Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• Friendly and enjoyable working team
• Regular corporate and social events
• Flexible and remote working opportunities
• Award-winning workplace: Great Place To Work® certified in 2026, Kununu (Top Company 2022–2026), NewWork Business Award 2025 for outstanding culture, innovation and employee satisfaction.