SAP ABAP Developer

WELCOME TO BASF

At BASF Digital Hub Hyderabad we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.

Role Overview

The role provides SAP S/4HANA ABAP development, integration support and technical AMS services, ensuring stable operations, fast incident and problem resolution, quality delivery of enhancements and continuous improvement across SAP product areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Application support: Provide 2nd and/or 3rd level support by analyzing, troubleshooting and correcting incidents and problems across SAP S/4HANA applications and integrations.
• Development delivery: Work within an agile development team to refine user stories, design technical solutions, perform ABAP development, unit testing and support end-to-end validation of new features.
• S/4HANA technical enhancements: Develop, enhance and maintain ABAP objects using OO ABAP, BAPI, CDS views and cloud-compliant development approaches aligned with clean-core principles.
• Integration support: Analyze and support integration patterns including APIs, OData services and related interface dependencies in collaboration with functional, CPI, Basis and security teams.
• Project ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility for assigned project deliverables across design, build, test, deployment, hypercare and transition to operations.
• Problem and change management: Support root cause analysis, permanent corrective actions, approved changes, transports, release activities and operational documentation in line with ITSM standards.
• Capability building: Guide, coach and train team members to build competencies in ABAP development, S/4HANA technical design and support practices.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on SAP development and integration experience, with application development experience in SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong technical knowledge of OO ABAP, BAPI, CDS views and cloud-compliant development practices.
• Experience with SAP technical analysis, debugging, testing, code quality, transport handling and documentation.
• Knowledge of integration patterns such as APIs and OData services; exposure to SAP BTP or RAP is an advantage.
• Preferable functional understanding of SAP S/4HANA MM and surrounding modules such as SD, TM and FI/CO.
• Standard ITSM knowledge and practical experience in incident, problem, change and service request management.
• Strong analytical thinking, ownership mindset, customer orientation and clear communication in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SAP BTP, RAP, Fiori/UI5 integration scenarios or clean-core extensibility concepts.
• Experience with SAP development tools, ATC/quality checks, Git-based workflows, CI/CD or DevOps practices.
• SAP ABAP, S/4HANA or BTP certification; German, Spanish or Mandarin language skills are a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER Be part of a global leader in digital transformation, working in a vibrant Digital Hub that values innovation, agility, and cross-functional collaboration. Shape the future of BASF’s digital landscape, contributing to projects that drive sustainability and make a real impact. Thrive in a high-performance culture that supports your personal and professional growth, offering diverse learning opportunities and career development. Enjoy a modern, inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your curiosity and ambition are encouraged. Benefit from flexible working models, international networking, and a strong sense of purpose as we enable our customers’ green transformation and lead the way in digital excellence.