Senior Software Engineer, SAP Developer

General Motors Ventures; Austin (TX); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in SAP development to design, build, and maintain SAP applications. You will lead SAP projects across ABAP, Fiori, and BTP, guiding teams and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver scalable solutions.

The role requires deep SAP expertise, experience with S/4HANA, OData, and cloud-based SAP platforms, with a hybrid work arrangement in Warren, MI or Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Extensive SAP development experience with RICEFW, RAP & OData.
• Minimum 2 years SAP BTP implementation for app development, automation, and data & analytics.
• Proficiency in SAP ABAP programming including RESTful programming and CDS.
• Strong experience with SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, and OData services.
• Knowledge of SAP modules such as SD, MM, FI/CO.
• Familiarity with BTP tools like Build Work Zone, BAS, and GIT.
• Experience building cloud-based SAP applications on BTP.
• Experience with SAP HANA and S/4HANA environments and migrations.
• Familiarity with SAP Cloud Platform, RISE, and integration technologies (IDocs, RFC, BAPI, SOAP, REST).
• Develops globally compatible, reusable, flexible architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of SAP solutions using SAP BTP, ABAP, Fiori, SAPUI5 and related technologies.
• Participate in full lifecycle of SAP projects from requirements to go-live and support.
• Provide technical leadership and code reviews to ensure best practices and performance.
• Collaborate with functional teams and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Adhere to Clean Core principles and cloud-based approaches; document designs and test plans.
• Develop and maintain technical docs and user manuals; provide ongoing SAP support and maintenance.

Skills

SAP Development

ABAP

SAP Fiori

SAPUI5

OData

BTP

CDS

HANA

S/4HANA

REST

Leadership

GIT

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP Build Work Zone

Business Application Studio

SAP BTP

GIT

Job description

Job Description

General Motors is undergoing a major transformation, both in how we operate and in how we will influence the future of transportation in the EV realm. Our Software Services team is on the forefront of this work, emboldening our culture by seeking out determined, innovative individuals who will join our team to help move us forward and achieve our mission.

The General Motors Global IT Organization is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals for potential future opportunities as a Senior Software Engineer - SAP Developer. In anticipation of these opportunities becoming available, if you are interested in learning more about GM, completing this profile will allow us to stay connected.

Location: Warren, MI or Austin, TX

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in SAP Development to join our IT team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining SAP applications and solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements, design technical solutions, ensure the successful implementation of SAP projects and drive operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in SAP technologies, demonstrate a proven track record of successful SAP project implementations, exhibit strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Design and Development: Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of SAP solutions, including enhancements, customizations, and integrations using SAP BTP, ABAP, SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, and other SAP technologies (CAP, HANA Cloud etc.)
• System Implementation: Participate in the full lifecycle of SAP projects, from requirement gathering and analysis to go-live and post-implementation support
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization
• Collaboration: Work closely with functional teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions
• Methodology: Adhere to Clean core guiding principles, adapt cloud-based applications using SAP Cloud Platform tools and technologies and embrace cloud mindset
• Documentation: Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals
• Support and Maintenance: Provide ongoing support and maintenance for SAP systems, including troubleshooting and issue resolution

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology) or equivalent experience.
• Several years of hands-on SAP experience including extensive experience developing and enhancing solutions developed in RICEFW, RAP & OData
• Minimum 2 years of experience in SAP BTP implementation for application development, automation, and data & analytics
• Proficiency in SAP ABAP programming, including RESTful programming, CDS, modern extensibility, etc.
• Strong experience with SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, and OData services
• Knowledge of SAP modules such as SAP SD, MM, FI/CO, or others
• Knowledge of BTP tools/services like SAP Build Work Zone, Business Application Studio, and GIT
• Experience developing cloud-based applications on the SAP BTP platform
• Experience with SAP HANA and S/4HANA environments with S/4HANA upgrades and ECC to S/4HANA upgrades with code remediation
• Familiarity with SAP Cloud Platform, RISE, and SAP integration technologies (IDocs, RFC, BAPI, SOAP, REST)
• Develops globally compatible, reusable, and flexible technical frameworks/architecture

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Exposure to and/or knowledge of SAP new-dimensional technologies like AEM, SAP Datasphere, Flexible Workflow, and Joule are a plus.
• Experience with SAP Automotive Suite, or similar industry solutions.

Hybrid:

This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI or Austin, TX, three times per week, at minimum, or as dictated by business needs.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

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