SAP ABAP Developer – SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll

Accenture Federal Services

. Lead complex business and system analysis, design, coding, and testing for SAP ABAP development efforts supporting Payroll .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,700 - $206,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive SAP ABAP development expertise, particularly in Payroll processes, with strong capabilities in translating business requirements into technical solutions. Proficient in debugging and performance tuning within SAP HCM environments, while also managing and mentoring development teams.

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SAP ABAP DevelopmentOOP ABAPSAP Payroll Control Center SolutionsCustom Report/Interface DevelopmentSAP HCM Payroll Functional Background

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Hard Skills

ABAP ProficiencyBAPIs/RFCsIDocsUser Exits/Enhancement FrameworkSmart Forms/SAPscriptPayroll ValidationsException ChecksTechnical Design DocumentationDebuggingPerformance Tuning

Soft Skills

Team ManagementMentoringTraining

Tools & Technologies

SAP HCMSAP PayrollSAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll

Industry Keywords

Payroll ProcessesTechnical ArchitectureGovernment ClearanceUS CitizenshipUS Work Authorization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex business and system analysis, design, coding, and testing for SAP ABAP development efforts supporting Payroll
Design, develop, and enhance custom ABAP programs, reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, and forms (RICEFW objects) supporting SAP Payroll processes
Translate business area customer requirements into detailed technical and enterprise application design specifications
Interact with SAP HCM/Payroll Functional Consultants and client team members to analyze alternatives and provide technical recommendations
Prepare programming specifications, technical design documents, diagrams, and coding logic flowcharts for enterprise application modifications and installations
Debug, performance tune, and troubleshoot custom ABAP code and standard SAP payroll objects
Support budgeting, staffing, forecasting, and work planning
Manage a team, including mentoring and training junior developers

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on SAP ABAP development experience
Strong ABAP proficiency, including OOP ABAP, BAPIs/RFCs, IDocs, user exits/enhancement framework, Smart Forms/SAPscript, and custom report/interface development
Experience developing and supporting custom objects within an SAP Payroll landscape
4+ years of hands-on experience developing SAP Payroll Control Center solutions
Knowledge of SAP Payroll/ECP technical architecture and payroll data
Experience developing payroll validations, exception checks, and PCC-related technical components
ABAP development skills within an SAP HCM/Payroll environment
Ability to interpret payroll functional specifications and translate them into technical solutions
Experience troubleshooting PCC and payroll-related technical issues
SAP HCM Payroll functional background is a bonus
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll experience is a bonus
Must be eligible to obtain a government clearance
US citizenship required (no dual citizenship)
US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and caring community
Hands-on experience
Certifications
Industry training
Wide variety of benefits (details provided via employer benefits information)