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Role

In the Development & Core HR department, within Applications Services, we are currently recruiting an ABAP Lead Specialist developer. We are searching someone who is a proactive and collaborative developer and who has experience working with business users supporting and adapting reliable, consistent and fit to purpose HR applications.

In addition to the tasks common to all Strada employees, the specific tasks for this position are:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex SAP solutions using ABAP, SmartForms, SAPscripts, and workflows — with a focus on Payroll, Time Management, and compliance with legal reporting requirements.
• Solve advanced technical issues across the SAP landscape, optimize performance, and implement enhancements that align with customer needs and business goals.
• Collaborate with functional teams on solution design and documentation, defining data models, application flows, and ensuring solutions are scalable and maintainable.
• Lead integrated testing efforts and ensure quality, reliability, and compliance of developed solutions.
• Act as a technical mentor and reference point for the team — providing coaching, support, and sharing expertise through training and documentation.
• Contribute to service and platform improvements by promoting best practices, reusable components, and innovative approaches that enhance quality and efficiency.
• Ensure effective task management and profitability tracking, with a structured approach to project execution and continuous service optimization.

Required Skills

Experience:

• 6–8 years of SAP ABAP development experience, ideally within complex HCM or Payroll environments.

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of SAP architecture and ABAP programming.
• Experience with SmartForms, SAPscripts, workflows, and database design.
• Familiarity with SAP HCM and/or euHReka platform is a strong advantage.
• Solid grasp of software development best practices, performance optimization, and risk mitigation.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and support team members.
• Excellent planning, time management, and decision-making capabilities.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a proactive, solution-driven approach.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.

At Strada, Our Values Guide Everything We Do

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.