What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) Technical Developer position at Pantex Plant?
Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Amarillo Campus
Job Title: SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) Technical Developer
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Enterprise Resource Plan Sys (51433055)
Job Specialty: System Development
What You'll Do
A career at Pantex can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on our nation. We recognize that excellent employees are absolutely critical for mission success, and to achieve that goal we are seeking a proven leader and an experienced Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) Technical Developer to help improve and optimize our business-critical systems. We are looking for you to apply your expertise through technical design, application development and implementation on SAP systems. Help protect our national security interests at Pantex and have a career with a purpose!
Pantex is seeking a skilled and motivated SAP ABAP Technical Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust solutions within our SAP Enterprise Resource Planning Central Component (ECC) and SAP Business Suite 4 SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance (S/4HANA) landscapes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in ABAP development, a commitment to quality, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving within an Agile environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, advance technical expertise, and contribute to the evolution of our SAP systems.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Job Requirements
At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Job Title: SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) Technical Developer
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Enterprise Resource Plan Sys (51433055)
Job Specialty: System Development
What You'll Do
A career at Pantex can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on our nation. We recognize that excellent employees are absolutely critical for mission success, and to achieve that goal we are seeking a proven leader and an experienced Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) Technical Developer to help improve and optimize our business-critical systems. We are looking for you to apply your expertise through technical design, application development and implementation on SAP systems. Help protect our national security interests at Pantex and have a career with a purpose!
Pantex is seeking a skilled and motivated SAP ABAP Technical Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust solutions within our SAP Enterprise Resource Planning Central Component (ECC) and SAP Business Suite 4 SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance (S/4HANA) landscapes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in ABAP development, a commitment to quality, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving within an Agile environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, advance technical expertise, and contribute to the evolution of our SAP systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and implement high-quality ABAP programs, reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms and workflows Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms and Workflows (RICEFW objects) within SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments.
- Translate functional specifications into technical designs, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and maintainable.
- Collaborate with functional consultants, business analysts, and project managers to understand requirements and deliver effective SAP solutions.
- Participate actively in Agile SCRUM development projects, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
- Perform debugging and troubleshooting of complex technical issues in SAP systems.
- Participate in performance tuning and maintenance activities
- Adhere to established development standards, best practices, and change management processes, including the use of version control systems.
- Document technical designs, development specifications, and testing procedures thoroughly.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and technical standards.
- Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship; lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Typical engineering/science experience ranging from 3 to 7 years.
- OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
- OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
- Not applicable
- Minimum 4 years of experience in ABAP development within SAP ECC or S/4 HANA.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, maintaining, and implementing enterprise business applications.
- Practical experience with Agile SCRUM development methodologies.
- Proficiency with relational database management systems, particularly SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, Oracle, and experience with Structured Query Language (SQL).
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design concepts such as inheritance, composition, encapsulation, and the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion) and understanding of change management processes (e.g., Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, SAP transports).
- Ability to develop robust and maintainable code with clear documentation.
- Experience with ABAP development in SAP S/4HANA, including exposure to Core Data Services (CDS) Views, ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDP), and ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services.
- Knowledge of Fiori development (e.g., User Interface (UI5), Open Data Protocol (OData) services, Fiori Elements) or other full-stack web development technologies.
- Understanding of SAP Security.
- SAP certifications in ECC or S/4 HANA.
- Must be able to handle multiple priorities at one time and remain results-oriented.
- Must work well both independently and in a team environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.