Lead Dev/System Engineer - SAP ABAP

Swift Software; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse, inclusive environment

Global exposure

Accessible recruitment process

Job summary

Swift is seeking an experienced Lead SAP developer to drive provisioning services transformation. You will lead complex SAP initiatives, ensure design integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across Belgium and Malaysia.

The role emphasizes security, compliance, and high-quality software delivery in an agile environment. Join a diverse, global tribe of 170+ professionals; you will influence architecture, transport strategies, and release processes while delivering scalable SAP

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in enterprise software development.
• Strong ABAP-HANA expertise with CDS and OOP paradigms.
• Experience with Fiori and SAP integration patterns.
• Led complex technical initiatives in Agile enterprise settings.
• Deep understanding of SAP landscapes, transport management and release processes.
• Knowledge of performance tuning, debugging, and root cause analysis.
• BAU and project-based delivery experience with strong collaboration.
• Excellent communication - translate tech to non-tech stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for complex SAP development initiatives.
• Drive design decisions, planning, and implementation strategies.
• Review and approve designs, code changes, and transports.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and security concerns; propose mitigations.
• Ensure audit, security, and regulatory compliance from development view.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and operations.
• Support BAU and project delivery; contribute to onboarding and docs.

Skills

10–15 years experience

ABAP-HANA

Fiori knowledge

APIs & system interfaces

Agile delivery

SAP landscapes & transport

Technical lead

Code review & design

Performance optimization

Strong communication

Tools

ABAP-HANA

CDS

OOP

Fiori

Onapsis (tool)

Job description

ABOUT US

We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value - across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organization can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy. We're unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value - a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We're always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Role Summary

As part of the Business Applications Services (BAS) Tribe, our mission is to deliver and continuously enhance Ordering, Billing, Finance, and Provisioning services while evolving our on-premises and cloud technology stack. Several years into this transformation journey, we are advancing the consolidation and modernization of our technology landscape. We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP developer in our Provisoning services area. If you are a hands-on, versatile Lead developer with a passion for Operational, Security and Compliance Excellence, and thrive in a cross-cultural, agile environment, you might be the person we are looking for. Our environment is dynamic and ever evolving, so curiosity and a willingness to learn are essential attributes. Part of a Development Chapter, you will report to a Chapter Lead and work closely with Product Owners, BA, developers and Testers. You will drive technical design decisions, planning, and development strategies for new features, technology, enhancements and ensuring alignment with delivery roadmap. Clear communication to both internal and external stakeholders. You will join a diverse Tribe of 170+ enthusiastic professionals, spread across two main locations (Belgium & Malaysia). We value collaboration, continuous learning, open feedback, and a strong team mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for complex development initiatives, coding standards, and best practices.
• Drive technical design decisions, planning, and development strategies for new features, technology, and enhancements.
• Review, validate, and approve technical designs, code changes, and transport strategies.
• Proactively identify technical risks, performance bottlenecks, and security concerns, and propose mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with audit, security, and regulatory requirements from development point of view Work closely in collaboration with functional leads, product owners, architects, and operations teams Support BAU and project delivery activities, ensuring alignment across environments.
• Contribute to onboarding, knowledge transfer, and documentation initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Typically, 10-15 years of professional software development experience in enterprise environments.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence without authority.
• Strong expertise in ABAP-HANA (ex: CDS, Object oriented programming etc.) with Fiori knowledge Experience with integration patterns, APIs, and system interfaces.
• Proven experience acting as a technical lead on complex initiatives or large systems.
• Strong experience working in Agile delivery models within controlled enterprise environments.
• Solid understanding of SAP system landscapes, multi-environment transport management, and release processes.
• Knowledge of performance optimization, debugging, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity BOPF framework and quality tools (onapsis) is an advantage.
• Strong experience working in BAU and project-based delivery models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and quality focus.

What we offer

• We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals - like you - with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world.
• A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.
• We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.
• Swift doesn't stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating.
• Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.
• Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before.
• We are the way the world moves value - every instant of every day, in almost every country.
• We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world.
• So, what you do at Swift has real impact too - an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.
• Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies.
• If you have what it takes, you'll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.
• Swift is unique. There is no other organization like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem.
• You'll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.
• At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters.
• And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.