Senior Enterprise Software Engineer

Wolters Kluwer; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer seeks an experienced SAP Technical Configuration Specialist in the United States. The role involves overseeing technical configurations in various SAP modules, mentoring engineers, and ensuring effective communication across teams to meet project goals. Ideal candidates will demonstrate extensive knowledge in SAP architecture, configuration, and project management methodologies, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates expertise in SAP configuration and module knowledge.
• Experience in agile methodologies and software development.
• Ability to mentor and lead other software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical configuration across multiple SAP modules.
• Leads software engineers to validate performance of configurations.
• Creates documentation and provides estimations for configuration tasks.

Skills

SAP Modules Knowledge

Configuration Skills

Analysis and Design

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or relevant area

Tools

SAP

ABAP

Job description

SAP Technical Configuration Development and Testing

• Demonstrates a solid level of subject matter knowledge in one or more SAP modules, both technical configuration and functional process
• Responsible for the technical configuration of one or more SAP modules
• Leads efforts with other SAP Software engineers to validate the desired performance of cross module configuration
• Demonstrates expertise in the establishment of various SAP master data settings
• Demonstrates proficiency and skill in the area of unit testing of any configuration performed either alone or in conjunction with other Software engineer
• Provides estimates of configuration tasks to be completed
• Strong understanding of ASAP Methodology and other methodologies (i.e. Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of tools implemented to support the Software engineering function
• Ability to mentor/train other Software engineers on the various items above
• May be responsible for reviewing and approving the configuration or documentation of other Software engineers
• Communicates the impacts of new requirements in terms of effort, time and cost based on a solid understanding of current requirements and established technical configuration and functional business process built in SAP

Main areas for SAP R2R are:

• Classic and New General ledger including profit center accounting
• Controlling experience (cost center accounting, Project system and COPA)
• Invoicing
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Automatic payment program
• Electronic bank statement processing, including DMEE structure.
• Tax code configuration
• Experience with Vertex for Sales and Use tax desirable but not required
• Asset Accounting

Technical

• Has an understanding of the SAP architecture, operating systems and technologies in order to facilitate solutions for WK
• General understanding of ABAP development and SAP Basis function
• Specific understanding of SAP user exits and scripts relevant to the modules of expertise

Analysis, Design & Requirement Gathering

• May be responsible for the software requirements gathering for a project in the absence of an SAP Business Analyst
• Consistently apply a logical and analytical thought process to assigned tasks
• Develops multiple technical solution designs for solving the identified business problem or opportunity and works with team members to identify pros and cons of technical design options to assist in selection of best model for meeting business and technical system requirements
• Is responsible for providing estimates on a specific feature/s within a project
• Responsible for the creation of various pieces of documentation such as but not limited to the SAP Blueprint, elements of the Design documentation, Test Cases, SAP Process Documents and SAP Training Documents and delivery in a timely manner.
• Responsible for modeling and business process mapping and creation of use cases and process flows
• Ability to mentor/train other Software Engineers on any of the items above
• May be responsible for reviewing and approving of any configuration or project documentation artifacts created
• Awareness of project management practices
• Demonstrates ability to fulfill project management tasks if necessary
• Communicates the impacts of new requirements in terms of effort, time and cost based on a solid understanding of current requirements and established technical configuration and business process built in SAP
• Works with other business areas and team members to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues
• Demonstrates strong ability to drive and lead work on complex and/or high visibility projects

Customer Interaction

• Interacts with WK internal customers and others within WK to understand business needs and share SAP module knowledge, both technical and functional
• Provide input into the development of customers’ project planning
• Strong ability to work with internal customers and SAP Business Analysts to analyze a problem, think creatively and offer a variety of technical and functional solution options and to influence and negotiate appropriate option selections in the best interest of the internal customers’ area of business

Communication

• Responsible for the effective leadership and facilitation of design sessions and other meetings with peers and clients
• Demonstrates a strong ability to utilize effective interviewing skills
• Provides proactive communication to project and department management on status and issues
• Consistently demonstrates effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Consistently demonstrates effective documentation skills
• Consistently demonstrates effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills with minimal guidance
• Demonstrates effectiveness in presenting to large audiences
• Apply listening skills to gain a thorough understanding of what is being communicated and proactively solicit pertinent information
• Demonstrates the ability to restate and clarify what was heard in order to validate mutual understanding
• Demonstrates effectiveness and excellence in all areas of communication listed above with peers, clients, business partners and senior management/executives.
• Provides input for performance reviews as requested
• May participate in candidate interviews

Leadership & Coordination

• Works toward professional self-improvement through continued training and education
• Commitment to the success of a team
• Demonstrates ability to work in a lead role on support projects, implementation projects, research, etc. with teams of various size and makeup
• Able to mentor other SAP Software Engineers on any of the items in any of the categories above
• Ability to engage effectively and be a driver of multiple projects simultaneously

Teamwork

• Shares expertise and experience to help other team members.
• Works cooperatively with others to accomplish corporate, department and project goals / objectives.
• Interacts with third party consultants, onsite or offshore on all aspects of SAP development and support
• Exhibits behavior that demonstrates Wolters Kluwer core values – Fairness, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Success.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.