Software Developer III

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a seasoned SAP Software Developer III to join our SAP Solutions team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Vertex SAP products and integrations with focus on SAP cloud technology (S/4 Public Cloud, BTP) that deliver secure, scalable, and high‑performance solutions across SAP landscapes . The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on SAP development expertise, strong integration experience, and the ability to lead complex technical work with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and unit test SAP solutions using RAPMM: ABAP, SAP UI5/Fiori, and SAP BTP, ensuring high quality, security, and compliance with SAP authorization standards

• Build, enhance, and support SAP integrations following approved technical designs and SAP development best practices

• Produce detailed technical design specifications based on functional requirements and business process analysis

• Review functional and technical designs to ensure fit‑to‑standard, maintainability, and performance optimization

• Lead triage and resolution of complex internal and customer issues, performing root cause analysis and delivering timely fixes

• Perform ongoing security maintenance, including SAP Notes, patches, vulnerability monitoring, and compliance enforcement

• Participate in and lead architecture and code reviews, enforcing ATC checks, coding standards, and security best practices

• Plan, prioritize, and deliver complex SAP development tasks independently within agile project teams

• Contribute to SAP initiatives including upgrades, rollouts, integrations, and cloud enablement

• Mentor junior SAP developers and promote continuous improvement through automation and process optimization

• Maintain accurate and well‑documented Jira stories, ensuring clarity of requirements, technical details, and status

• Participate in status meetings, planning sessions, UAT, and go‑live support (occasional travel required)

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on SAP development experience, with demonstrated depth in SAP Cloud technologies (SAP BTP, RAP, and CAP) for application development, extensions, and integrations

• Experience with SAP UI5/Fiori for front‑end or integration‑driven scenarios.

• Strong expertise in ABAP development for backend enhancements and custom solutions

• Proven experience with SAP integration technologies, including CPI and/or PI/PO

• Solid knowledge of IDoc, RFC, BAPI, ALE, and SAP‑to‑non‑SAP integrations

• Experience building and consuming OData services, REST/SOAP APIs, and working with SAP BTP

• Working knowledge of SAP SD, MM, and/or FI modules

• Strong understanding of SAP security and authorization concepts (PFCG, SU24, OAuth, JWT)

• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience using SLG1, ST22, SMQ2, and CPI/PI monitoring tools

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and deliver business‑critical solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ATC, Code Inspector, and performance tuning for ABAP and integration flows

• Experience implementing unit testing and test‑driven development in SAP environments

• Proven ability to mentor developers and lead technical discussions across teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience accepted in lieu of a formal degree

Other Qualifications
The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.

• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.

• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.

• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.

• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Base pay offered to new hires may vary based upon factors including relevant industry and job-related skills and experience, geographic location, and business needs.* The range displayed does not encompass the full potential of the role, which allows for further growth and career progression.

In addition, as a part of our total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role-specific sales commission/bonus, and/or equity grants.

Learn more about Life at Vertex and connect with your recruiter for more details regarding Vertex's compensation and benefit programs.

*In no case will your pay fall below applicable local minimum wage requirements.