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The work

The SAP S/4 Application Developer executes the technical design, coding, and testing of S/4HANA extensions, interfaces, and reports. They will work within an Agile development squad, this role translates functional specifications (RICEFW) into high-performance technical solutions. The Developer utilizes modern SAP technologies—including ABAP RESTful Application Programming (RAP), CDS Views, and OData—to build federal-specific requirements while strictly adhering to "Clean Core" development principles and federal secure coding standards.

Key responsibilities:

Perform hands-on development of ABAP objects, including CDS Views, AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures), and OData services to support Fiori applications and external integrations
Build "In-App" and "Side-by-Side" extensions using the SAP S/4HANA Extensibility Framework, ensuring no modifications are made to the standard SAP source code
Support the front-end experience by developing and enhancing Fiori apps using SAPUI5 and Fiori Elements, ensuring a seamless user interface for federal workstreams
Execute the development of technical interfaces (APIs, IDocs, Proxies) to connect S/4HANA with other federal systems, utilizing the SAP Integration Suite where applicable
Write and execute automated unit tests using the ABAP Unit framework and perform code quality checks via the ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC) to ensure zero-defect delivery
Draft detailed Technical Design Documents (TDD) that map back to functional requirements (B2R, P2P, etc.), ensuring all custom logic is documented for future maintenance and audit
Identify and resolve technical bottlenecks by utilizing the ABAP Profiler (SAT) and HANA Plan Visualizer, ensuring custom code is optimized for the HANA in-memory database
Participate in daily scrums and sprint planning, providing technical estimates and status updates on assigned development tasks to the Application Development Lead
Execute secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, supporting the remediation of findings from federal security scanning tools (e.g., Fortify or Checkmarx)

Here’s what you need:

5+ years of experience in SAP ABAP development
Technical proficiency in S/4HANA-based development (HANA 2.0+)
Hands-on experience with Core Data Services (CDS), OData Services, and the ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP)
Strong ability to debug complex ABAP code and optimize SQL statements for the HANA database

Nice to have:

Knowledge of JavaScript and SAPUI5 for supporting Fiori-based application development
Ability to work closely with functional analysts to clarify requirements and provide technical feasibility feedback
Familiarity with federal software development life cycle (SDLC) standards and a commitment to maintaining rigorous version control and documentation for audit readiness
Bachelor's degree in a related field

Eligibility requirements:

US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
Must be eligible to obtain a government Secret Clearance
Willingness to travel up to 25%

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:$100,200—$203,400 USD

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