Database Applications Specialist II- SAP

Overview

The SAP Integration & Solutions Specialist provides comprehensive systems analysis and design support for the County’s SAP landscape, spanning S/4HANA on‑premise and SAP RISE environments, as well as all associated middleware, custom developments, enterprise systems, and integrations. In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Functional Analysts, Infrastructure, Security) and external vendors during project implementation, delivering programming support, troubleshooting, and operational support for SAP integration pipelines, custom ABAP enhancements, SAP configuration, Fiori/UI5 applications, and County applications. Responsible for the overall technical management of large and complex SAP integration landscapes, including maintaining system security, authorized access, and business continuity measures. This position reports to the SAP System Supervisor and works closely with the SAP Integration & Solutions Architect and business partners to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.

In this hands‑on role, you will participate in the full development lifecycle, translating functional requirements into technical designs and implementing solutions, executing unit and integration tests, and promoting code through Sandbox, DEV, QA, and Production landscapes. You will also support BASIS activities including transport management, system monitoring, and patching, and collaborate with functional leads to support, configure and validate SAP module configurations (HCM, MM, PM, RE, FI/CO) integrations, and County applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure County applications, SAP ABAP solutions, Fiori/UI5 applications, AI/ML, BTP applications, RAP, CAP, oData services, and CDS Views to meet complex business requirements across multiple modules (HCM, MM, PM, RE, FI/CO).
• Design, build, and maintain flows, real‑time and batch integrations using SAP BTP/CPI, IDocs, RFCs, SOAP/REST APIs, and middleware tools to connect SAP S/4HANA with third‑party applications and legacy systems.
• Support and configure Fiori Launchpad roles, catalogs, groups, and tiles; develop intuitive UI5/Fiori applications and custom floorplans that adhere to SAP Fiori design guidelines.
• Support the creation of high‑performance, highly reliable applications and database systems; proactively monitor and adjust to ensure adherence to specified performance metrics.
• Lead systems analysis and design initiatives by gathering, refining, analyzing and documenting technical and business requirements from diverse stakeholders. Support the modeling of current business processes, identifying areas for improvement (LEAN), and aligning solutions with business objectives.
• Collaborate with business users to define requirements, ensuring effective and user‑friendly SAP solutions and workflows.
• Assist with feasibility studies, ensuring optimal alignment between data solutions and strategic objectives, and support the design of user‑friendly applications.
• Support and participate in system installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and transport management for multiple landscapes (Sandbox, DEV, QA, PRD), ensuring optimal performance, stability, and security.
• Support and enforce role‑based access controls, authorization objects, SSO/SAML configurations, and segregation‑of‑duties frameworks in collaboration with Security and Audit teams.
• Implement BTP, CDS Views, ABAP OO, BADI, oData, enhancement point, user‑exit, and enhancement spot to extend SAP standard functionality and meet unique business requirements.
• Provide programming expertise and guidance on best practices in the design and development of SAP systems and interfaces with integrated applications using ABAP, SAP oData Services, CDS Views, AI/ML, Groovy and APIs within the County’s technical environment (SAP, BTP/CPI, BAS, Web IDE, etc.).
• Perform configuration and testing activities for core SAP modules (HCM, FI/CO, MM, PM, RE), and integrated SAP applications, translating functional requirements into configuration settings and coordinating functional‑to‑technical handoffs.
• Coordinate escalation procedures for high‑severity incidents, perform root‑cause analysis and implement preventive and proactive measures and drive continuous improvement to reduce recurring incidents.
• Ensure proactive incident management, manage operational tickets, and deliver stable database, application, integration and SAP environments.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues, data discrepancies, and performance slowdowns.
• Analyze and optimize ABAP code, SQL scripts, CPI, and HANA database models to improve transaction throughput, reduce runtime, and manage system load; lead performance tuning sessions and monitor system health.
• Follow established version control and deployment procedures; support code reviews, adhere to release cycles, and document updates to maintain a stable production environment; coordinate testing (functional, unit, UAT, pilot).
• Plan and execute data migration strategies using LSMW, BODS, or custom ABAP programs; perform data mapping, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation for master and transactional data.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical design documents, interface specifications, runbooks, and operational manuals; lead knowledge-sharing sessions and training workshops.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Programming, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SAP certifications are highly desirable (e.g., SAP Certified Development Associate – ABAP with SAP NetWeaver, SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP S/4HANA System Administration, Fiori or BTP/CPI).
• In‑depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA (preferred) or SAP ECC, HANA database administration, and RISE with SAP best practices.
• Proficiency in ABAP, SAP NetWeaver, .NET, Python, JavaScript, REST/oData, Fiori/UI5, SAP BTP, SAP CPI, and related technologies; experience with DevOps and CI/CD processes, source code management, and productionizing applications.
• Experience with SAP modules such as HCM, MM, PM, RE, FI/CO; familiarity with related enterprise systems is an asset.
• Understanding of Project Management and/or Agile principles; leadership skills to manage multiple projects and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Valid G class driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Experience: Seven (7) years in IT developing and maintaining complex ERP or database systems; at least five (5) years in SAP ECC 6 or S/4HANA development, configuration, administration, and optimization.
• Hands‑on experience with BTP, CPI, ABAP, Fiori/UI5, oData, CDS Views; experience with RPA/automation tools is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to architect and lead end‑to‑end SAP solutions and mentor teams.

Working Conditions & Other

Typical office environment. May be required to attend the workplace or log in from outside the workplace during evenings, nights, or weekends for problem resolution.

Salary & Benefits

$96,242 - $117,099 per annum

Application Information

Apply online at simcoe.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/4483

Notes

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