Graduate SAP Developer

Howden Joinery Limited; Croxley Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Pension scheme with up to 12% employer

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking a Graduate SAP Developer to design, develop, and support software across SAP systems. You’ll gain hands‑on training across ABAP, Java, JavaScript, SQL and cloud‑based solutions while working with a supportive team.

You’ll contribute to project work, system improvements and BAU changes, collaborating with SAP Functional Teams and Technology colleagues while developing your skills through mentoring and practical experience, with a start date in January 2027.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree, or equivalent qualification, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT or another relevant technology discipline.
• Understand object‑oriented programming and SQL
• Have knowledge of a structured programming language such as ABAP, Java or C#
• Be curious, proactive and motivated to continue developing your technical skills
• Be able to prioritise effectively and manage different tasks and deadlines
• Communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non‑technical colleagues
• Be comfortable working collaboratively with a wide range of people
• Be willing to learn, show initiative and take ownership of your development
• Knowledge or experience of SAP development, APIs, OData, system integrations, JavaScript or Groovy scripting would be advantageous, but we’re equally interested in your potential and enthusiasm to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learning to design, develop, test and support software across our SAP systems
• Building your knowledge of ABAP, SAP’s object‑oriented and SQL‑based programming language
• Supporting project work, system improvements and business‑as‑usual changes and fixes
• Working with technologies including Java, JavaScript and Groovy scripting
• Helping maintain middleware, integrations and user experience solutions, both on‑premises and in the cloud
• Supporting the introduction of new systems and technologies, as well as upgrades to existing environments and processes
• Working closely with SAP Functional Teams, Technology colleagues, Project Managers and business users
• Investigating technical issues and contributing to effective, reliable solutions
• Managing multiple tasks and priorities while meeting agreed deadlines
• Continuing to develop your technical knowledge through structured training, mentoring and practical experience
• The SAP Development Team supports functional areas including Logistics, Finance, Sales and Distribution, Materials Management, Production Planning, SAP Cloud for Customer and Integrated Business Planning.

Skills

ABAP

Java

JavaScript

SQL

Groovy scripting

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

ABAP

Java

JavaScript

SQL

Groovy

SAP

Job description

Ready to start your career in software development? At Howdens, our Graduate SAP Developer will join a supportive and experienced team responsible for designing, developing and supporting software across our SAP systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to turn your academic knowledge into practical experience. You’ll receive hands‑on training and mentoring while working with a variety of programming languages, systems and technologies, including ABAP, Java, JavaScript, SQL and cloud‑based solutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Learning to design, develop, test and support software across our SAP systems
• Building your knowledge of ABAP, SAP’s object‑oriented and SQL‑based programming language
• Supporting project work, system improvements and business‑as‑usual changes and fixes
• Working with technologies including Java, JavaScript and Groovy scripting
• Helping maintain middleware, integrations and user experience solutions, both on‑premises and in the cloud
• Supporting the introduction of new systems and technologies, as well as upgrades to existing environments and processes
• Working closely with SAP Functional Teams, Technology colleagues, Project Managers and business users
• Investigating technical issues and contributing to effective, reliable solutions
• Managing multiple tasks and priorities while meeting agreed deadlines
• Continuing to develop your technical knowledge through structured training, mentoring and practical experience
• The SAP Development Team supports functional areas including Logistics, Finance, Sales and Distribution, Materials Management, Production Planning, SAP Cloud for Customer and Integrated Business Planning.

Am I eligible for this Graduate SAP Developer opportunity?

• Hold a degree, or equivalent qualification, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT or another relevant technology discipline
• Understand object‑oriented programming and SQL
• Have knowledge of a structured programming language such as ABAP, Java or C#
• Be curious, proactive and motivated to continue developing your technical skills
• Be able to prioritise effectively and manage different tasks and deadlines
• Communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non‑technical colleagues
• Be comfortable working collaboratively with a wide range of people
• Be willing to learn, show initiative and take ownership of your development
• Knowledge or experience of SAP development, APIs, OData, system integrations, JavaScript or Groovy scripting would be advantageous, but we’re equally interested in your potential and enthusiasm to learn.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role. To be considered, you must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme with a company contribution of up to 12%
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days
• Staff discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
• Hands‑on technical training, mentoring and support from experienced SAP Development colleagues

Hiring process

• Closing date for applications: 17th November
• Online assessment: W/C 23rd November
• Interviews: W/C 30th November / 7th December
• Graduate start date: January 2027

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast‑paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

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