SAP ABAP Developer

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Full-time•Back-end development•Dublin, Ireland
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Employment type
Full-time
Workplace
On-site

What you'll be doing

Join a specialist SAP software provider in Dublin as an SAP ABAP Developer, working on enterprise solutions for multinational clients. You'll develop and enhance SAP applications across ECC and S/4HANA, focusing on CDS Views, integration, and technical problem-solving, with opportunities for technical growth.

  • Develop and enhance SAP applications across ECC and S/4HANA environments
  • Design and maintain CDS Views to support reporting and application development
  • Analyse and resolve complex technical issues
  • Work closely with functional consultants to deliver scalable technical solutions
  • Support customer implementations, upgrades and technical enhancements
  • Ensure development follows SAP best practices and upgrade-safe methodologies
  • Contribute to code quality, documentation and continuous improvement

Key requirements

Must-have

  • Minimum 3 years’ SAP ABAP development experience
  • Strong ABAP development skills including reports, enhancements, interfaces and Object-Oriented ABAP
  • Proven experience developing and optimising CDS Views
  • Experience with IDocs, BAPIs and SAP integration
  • Strong SAP SD/MM development experience
  • Knowledge of SPAU, SPDD, OSS Notes and SAP upgrade activities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have

  • SAP S/4HANA project experience
  • ABAP Cloud or SAP BTP exposure
  • SAP Fiori development
  • Experience with SAP Joule or AI technologies
  • SAP certifications

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ SAP ABAP development experience

Role signals

Technical focus
SAP ABAP development, CDS Views, SAP integration
Hands-on vs management
Hands-on

Full job description

Minimum Stamp 4 required for this hire-very flexible onsite options

Join a specialist SAP software provider developing enterprise solutions used by multinational organisations worldwide. Working across SAP ECC and S/4HANA, you’ll help build and enhance market-leading SAP products while gaining exposure to modern technologies including ABAP Cloud, SAP BTP and AI. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team with strong opportunities for technical growth and career progression.

Experience developing and maintaining CDS Views is an essential requirement for this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance SAP applications across ECC and S/4HANA environments.

  • Design and maintain CDS Views to support reporting and application development.

  • Analyse and resolve complex technical issues.

  • Work closely with functional consultants to deliver scalable technical solutions.

  • Support customer implementations, upgrades and technical enhancements.

  • Ensure development follows SAP best practices and upgrade-safe methodologies.

  • Contribute to code quality, documentation and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 3 years’ SAP ABAP development experience.

  • Strong ABAP development skills including reports, enhancements, interfaces and Object-Oriented ABAP.

  • Proven experience developing and optimising CDS Views (essential).

  • Experience with IDocs, BAPIs and SAP integration.

  • Strong SAP SD/MM development experience.

  • Knowledge of SPAU, SPDD, OSS Notes and SAP upgrade activities.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

  • SAP S/4HANA project experience.

  • ABAP Cloud or SAP BTP exposure.

  • SAP Fiori development.

  • Experience with SAP Joule or AI technologies.

  • SAP certifications.

Interview prep pack

Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.

Your interview focus

You will be assessed on your SAP ABAP expertise, especially with CDS Views, and your ability to develop and enhance SAP applications in ECC and S/4HANA. Expect focus on integration, upgrade-safe development, and collaboration with functional consultants.

  • SAP ABAP development·High
  • CDS Views design·High
  • SAP ECC & S/4HANA·High
  • Integration (IDocs/BAPIs)·High

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Start 30-minute prep

Your 30-minute plan

  1. CDS Views Deep Dive

    0–10 min

    Review your experience designing, optimising, and troubleshooting CDS Views. Prepare to discuss specific challenges and solutions.

  2. Upgrade-Safe Development

    10–17 min

    Refresh your knowledge of SPAU, SPDD, OSS Notes, and SAP upgrade methodologies. Recall relevant project examples.

  3. Integration Scenarios

    17–24 min

    Summarise your work with IDocs, BAPIs, and SAP SD/MM. Prepare concise examples of integration and enhancements.

  4. Modern SAP Technologies

    24–30 min

    Note any exposure to ABAP Cloud, SAP BTP, Fiori, or AI. Be ready to discuss your interest and learning approach.

Likely questions

, 8 items

Priority reflects how strongly this topic is emphasised in the job listing, not whether it will be asked.

Talking points

, 6 items

  • ABAP Development Fundamentals

    Core to the role; you must demonstrate strong ABAP skills, including reports, enhancements, interfaces, and OO ABAP.

  • CDS Views Design and Optimisation

    Developing and maintaining CDS Views is essential; expect deep questions on best practices and performance.

  • SAP ECC and S/4HANA Differences

    You will work across both environments; understanding their differences and migration issues is key.

  • SAP Integration (IDocs, BAPIs)

    Integration experience is required; you should be able to discuss real-world scenarios and troubleshooting.

  • Upgrade-Safe Development (SPAU, SPDD, OSS Notes)

    Ensuring solutions are upgrade-safe is a core responsibility; knowledge of these tools is expected.

  • Collaboration with Functional Consultants

    You will work closely with functional teams; communication and requirements translation are important.

What to research

, 4 items

  • CDS Views Expertise

    Expect in-depth questions on designing, optimising, and maintaining CDS Views, as this is an essential requirement.

  • Upgrade-Safe Development Practices

    Be ready to discuss your approach to SPAU, SPDD, OSS Notes, and ensuring upgrade-safe code, as this is a core responsibility.

  • SAP ECC and S/4HANA Dual Experience

    Prepare to demonstrate your ability to work across both ECC and S/4HANA, highlighting differences and migration considerations.

  • Integration with IDocs and BAPIs

    You will likely be asked about real-world integration scenarios using IDocs and BAPIs, especially in SD/MM contexts.

Questions to ask

, 6 items
  1. What are the main challenges your SAP development team is currently facing?

    Why ask this? Reveals the team's priorities and where your skills can add value.

  2. How does the team approach upgrades and ensure upgrade-safe development?

    Why ask this? Clarifies expectations around upgrade processes and best practices.

  3. Can you describe the typical collaboration between developers and functional consultants here?

    Why ask this? Helps you understand cross-functional workflows and communication.

  4. What opportunities are there for learning and working with ABAP Cloud, SAP BTP, or AI technologies?

    Why ask this? Shows how you can grow your skills in modern SAP technologies.

  5. How are code quality and documentation standards maintained across projects?

    Why ask this? Gives insight into development standards and expectations.

  6. What does success look like in this role after six months?

    Why ask this? Clarifies performance expectations and priorities.

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