Entry Level SAP Developer Jobs

Location:
Tempe, AZ, US

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Date: Jun 22, 2026

Requisition ID: 20238

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary
Responsibilities of an Application Developer Senior include analysis, programming, and configuration of end user applications and/or systems software including: Analyzing detailed business/functional/technical requirements and specifications for the application. Coding internally developed applications and/or configuring commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) applications using programming, scripting, and database languages. Supports application testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding application enhancements.
What You'll Do
Design and develop ABAP-based solutions in SAP S/4HANA, adhering to Clean Core principles
Design, enhance, and review WRICEF objects including reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, workflows, and forms
Develop high-performance S/4HANA solutions using ABAP on HANA, CDS Views, AMDP, OData, and RAP
Oversee Fiori/UI5 development, Launchpad configurations, and OData service enablement
Develop applications using ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP)
Implement side-by-side and in-app extensibility using SAP recommended frameworks
Avoid core modifications and leverage BAdIs, enhancements, APIs, and extensibility options
Own and design integrations using CPI, PI/PO, APIs, IDocs, Web Services, and RFC/BAPI frameworks
Lead data migration activities using Migration Cockpit, BODS, and custom programs
Collaborate with Basis and Security teams on transports, performance tuning, roles, and authorizations
Ensure technical quality through code reviews, ATC checks, testing, debugging, and performance optimization
Guide onsite/offshore teams, mentor developers, and manage task distribution
Support cutover and post-go-live stabilization, resolving issues and ensuring smooth hypercare
Define development standards, coding guidelines, and Clean Core strategies
Review Functional Specifications (FS) before development
Prepare and review Technical Specifications (TS)
Provide technical status, risks, and updates to Project Managers/PMO
Ensure compliance with audit, security, and development standards
Education
A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.
Experience

This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate’s relevant education, experience, or a combination of both that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Level I — Associate: In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years may be considered.
Level 2 – Journey: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years may be considered.
Level 3 – Senior: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered.

Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications
Strong expertise in SAP IS-U Utilities
ABAP on S/4HANA
Object-Oriented ABAP
CDS Views & AMDP
Enhancements (BAdIs, User Exits)
SAP Fiori, OData, and Gateway
Integration technologies: REST/SOAP APIs, IDocs, RFCs
BRF+ and FQEVENTS
In-app extensibility (Key User and Developer)
ABAP Cloud
Strong understanding of SAP Clean Core strategy, including avoidance of standard modifications, use of released APIs and extension points, and adoption of side-by-side extensions (preferably on SAP BTP)
Good knowledge of Fiori/UI5
Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix