ABAP Technical Lead

Stonebranch

. Own the technical architecture of BatchMan and make high-level design decisions .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in ABAP4 and ABAP OO development, with a strong focus on technical architecture and AI-driven development workflows. Proficient in SAP background processing, job scheduling, and integration technologies, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with customers in both German and English.

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ABAP4 DevelopmentAI-Driven DevelopmentSAP Background ProcessingJob SchedulingTechnical Architecture Ownership

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Hard Skills

ABAP OOJava DevelopmentSQL OptimizationRFC ProgrammingXBP/XMI InterfacesODataRESTXMLJSONSAP Transport System

Soft Skills

Proactive TroubleshootingCollaboration AbilitiesMethodical Approach

Tools & Technologies

Claude CodeSAP Add-On Assembly KitSFTPSSHTLS/SSL Configuration

Industry Keywords

Workload AutomationEnterprise Job SchedulingAuthorization ObjectsLock ObjectsLUWs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyJavaSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technical architecture of BatchMan and make high-level design decisions
Establish and maintain engineering standards, coding conventions, and best practices
Maintain and modernize classic ABAP4, ABAP OO, and Java-based agent components
Translate product requirements into maintainable technical solutions
Lead BatchMan's AI-first development transformation using Claude Code
Write technical specifications for AI-driven development
Direct, review, and verify AI-generated ABAP and Java code
Build documentation, context, and conventions for safe AI-agent development
Participate in peer code reviews
Design and build capabilities extending SAP background processing and job scheduling into landscape-wide workload automation
Develop and maintain XBP/XMI, RFC, OData, and REST integrations
Optimize performance for high-volume job processing and large data volumes, including SQL tuning
Package and deliver releases through the SAP Transport System and Add-On Assembly Kit
Serve as technical escalation point for complex Customer Support issues
Engage directly with customers in German or English when required
Partner with the Senior Product Manager on roadmap feasibility, estimates, and technical trade-offs
Collaborate with the other developer and share product expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in computer science or a related field, or completed vocational IT training (e.g., Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung) with equivalent professional experience
10+ years of professional experience in software development
8+ years of hands-on ABAP development experience, including substantial work in classic procedural ABAP (ABAP4)
Proven experience building or maintaining a commercially shipped SAP add-on or product, not solely customer-specific extensions or module customizations
Track record of owning a technical area and making architecture decisions
Expert-level command of ABAP4 and ABAP OO, including Dynpro UI, ALV, and the SAP Control Framework
Deep knowledge of SAP background processing and job scheduling, including SM36/SM37, SM50/SM66, and ST22
Hands-on experience with XBP and XMI interfaces
RFC programming and debugging, including configuring RFC connections in SM59
Strong understanding of authorization objects, lock objects, and LUWs
SQL optimization for large data volumes
Working knowledge of the SAP Transport System
Hands-on experience with AI coding agents such as Claude Code
Strong interest in AI-first, specification-driven development workflows
Experience packaging and delivering add-ons with SAP Add-On Assembly Kit (AAK) preferred
Java development experience, particularly agent- or service-based architectures, preferred
Experience with SFTP, SSH, JKS keystore management, TLS/SSL configuration, and multithreaded Java service code preferred
Experience with OData, REST, XML, and JSON preferred
SAP Basis knowledge, including authorization configuration, preferred
Background with workload automation or enterprise job scheduling products preferred
Business-fluent German (C1 minimum) and fluent English (C1 minimum), written and verbal, required
Self-directed, proactive, methodical troubleshooting and collaboration abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment with hybrid or remote options
Continuous learning opportunities and professional development
Competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with local market standards and employment regulations
Regular team and company events
Collaborative international team culture
Work-life balance and flexibility