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We are looking for a highly skilled Senior SAP ABAP Developer to join our dynamic team, where you will leverage your extensive experience in developing, enhancing, and maintaining SAP applications to drive business efficiency and innovation. In this role, you will play a key part in designing complex ABAP programs, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless integration of SAP modules.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of ABAP programs, function modules and reports to meet business requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Perform code reviews and mentoring of junior developers, fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement.
- Optimize existing ABAP programs and enhance system performance through effective debugging and troubleshooting techniques.
- Implement SAP enhancements and customizations using ABAP, ensuring compliance with SAP standards and guidelines.
- Coordinate with SAP Basis and functional teams to ensure successful deployments and system upgrades.
Qualifications
- BS in any field, with 10+ years of experience in ABAP development with a strong understanding of SAP modules such as FI, CO, MM, PP and SD.
- Proven experience in SAP ECC RICEFW Development, with ability to work and co-ordinate with SAP Basis, security and functional teams.
- Proficient in performance tuning and optimization of ABAP programs.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming principles.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Deep expertise in ABAP programming language, including ALV reports, BAPIs, and BADIs.
- Knowledge of SAP Workflow and Smart Forms.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA migrations and implementations.
- Experience with SAP HANA, Fiori, and OData services.
- Good knowledge of ABAP 7.4 (and above) development features, S/4HANA Extensibility options– Key User & Side by Side Extensibility including CDS views, AMDP.
- Hands-on experience on SAP Ui5/Fiori development (SAPUI5, Fiori Elements) including knowledge of JavaScript, Node.js, HTML5 and SAP UI5 libraries.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with SAP development tools such as Eclipse and SAP Web IDE.
- Familiarity with APIs and integration technologies for SAP.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
- Strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments and contributes to team success.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $98,700 and $157,920 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefit.
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Time Away
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a SAP Developer
Document your SAP modules before applying
Compile evidence of hands-on experience with specific SAP modules, S/4HANA, FI/CO, MM, or SD, before approaching employers. PERM labor certification ties the job description to your credentials, so mismatches between your resume and the filed role can trigger audits.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the OFLC's public disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for SAP Developer roles. Employers with recent filings already understand the process, reducing the risk that sponsorship falls apart after you accept an offer.
Search EB-2 and EB-3 roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter SAP Developer jobs by green card sponsorship type. Seeing which employers are actively filing EB-2 versus EB-3 petitions for this role helps you target companies aligned with your degree and experience level.
Clarify the job description before PERM is filed
Ask your employer to review the PERM job description with you before it's submitted to DOL. The advertised role must match your actual duties; overly narrow or broad descriptions can create problems when USCIS later adjudicates the I-140 petition.
Understand your priority date and country backlog
Your priority date is set when DOL certifies your PERM application. For EB-3, nationals of India face significant backlogs tracked in the USCIS Visa Bulletin, confirm your estimated wait time before committing to a sponsoring employer's timeline.
Verify your employer is E-Verify enrolled early
Many SAP Developer roles sit inside federal contractors who are legally required to use E-Verify. Confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer, employers who aren't enrolled may face delays or complications when sponsoring your adjustment of status.
Green Card SAP Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do SAP Developer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
SAP Developer positions can qualify under either category depending on the employer's stated requirements. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent, or when you pursue a National Interest Waiver. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree plus relevant experience. Most employers sponsor SAP Developers under EB-3 because the PERM requirements are easier to define and defend.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for SAP Developers?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent and has no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level, though visa number availability depends on your birth country. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically 12 to 24 months before the I-140 is approved, but leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for an SAP Developer role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. The job description filed with DOL must accurately reflect the actual duties and minimum requirements. For SAP Developer roles, requirements tied to specific modules like S/4HANA or FI/CO are acceptable if genuinely necessary, but they must be business-justified and consistent with what the employer would require of any applicant.
How can I find SAP Developer jobs where employers are actively sponsoring green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search SAP Developer roles filtered specifically by EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship activity, so you're only seeing employers with documented PERM filing history. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking each employer individually whether they sponsor, only to find out late in the process that they don't.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B visa?
Yes, and starting PERM while you're on H-1B status is a common strategy for SAP Developers. Filing PERM early protects your priority date and gives you more options under AC21 portability rules if you later need to change employers. USCIS allows you to port an approved I-140 to a new employer in a same or similar role after your green card application has been pending for 180 days.