About this role

About the Position

J oin ZEISS during one of the largest SAP transformation programs in our environment. You will contribute to the transition from a long-established SAP ECC landscape towards SAP S/4HANA using a brownfield transformation approach. Your work will focus on technical modernization, custom code adaptation, integration topics, system enhancements, and preparing the landscape for future innovations. T his is a pragmatic , hands-on role : alongside transformation work , a meaningful part of the position involves daily support , maintenance , documentation , recurring administrative activities , and the reliable execution of routine technical tasks .

Your Responsibilities

- Development, enhancement, and support of SAP solutions within SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments.

- Analyze, adapt, and optimize custom developments during and after the ECC to S/4HANA transformation journey.

- Design and implement sustainable technical solutions aligned with ZEISS architecture standards.

- Support global rollout and transformation activities across ZEISS locations.

- Ensure system integrity, compliance, and documentation throughout the application lifecycle.

- Collaborate with business process experts, SAP consultants, and international development teams.

- Contribute to modernization initiatives using current SAP technologies where they provide business value.

- Mentor and support team members in technical topics and development best practices.

- Member of our European Corporate IT SAP Team.

Your Profile

Must Have

- 6+ years of professional SAP ABAP development experience.

- Strong expertise in Classical ABAP and ABAP Objects.

- Experience with Enhancements, BADIs, User Exits, Implicit/Explicit Enhancements, and SAP development frameworks.

- Strong knowledge of interfaces and integration technologies such as RFC, IDoc, OData, SOAP, and REST-based services.

- Experience with CDS Views and modern ABAP development concepts.

- Experience in support, service delivery, and incident resolution.

- Advanced English language skills.

- German language skills at minimum B 2 level .

Highly Desirable

- Experience in SAP S/4HANA transformation, brownfield migration, conversion, upgrade, or system transformation projects.

- Experience with Fiori development and Fiori Elements.

- Knowledge of SAP RAP (RESTful ABAP Programming Model).

- Experience with custom code remediation and S/4HANA readiness activities.

- Knowledge of Clean Core and SAP extensibility concepts.

Nice to Have

- Experience with SAP BTP and CAP.

- Experience with Adobe Forms (online and offline).

- Experience with Key User Extensibility and 3-Tier Extensibility concepts.

- Understanding of ITIL processes.

- Experience with project management methodologies.

- Interest in emerging SAP technologies and continuous learning.

What we offer

Competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including:

- 40-60% Hybrid Work Option

- Continuous development with access to numerous training courses , including technical skills, soft skills and language skills

- Dynamic and interdisciplinary team

- Individual development perspectives and a challenging role with end-to-end responsibility

- Ability to directly deliver solutions into real, innovative products

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Fedor Fanni