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SAP ABAP Developer

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SAP ABAP Developer

Location: Budapest, Hungary
Employment Type: Full-time

About Cognizant

Cognizant is seeking an experienced SAP ABAP Developer to support SAP development, enhancement, and integration activities across global projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project stakeholders, functional teams, and technical teams to deliver high-quality SAP solutions in alignment with architectural standards, methodologies, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure business applications are developed in alignment with architectural standards, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Contribute programming expertise within project teams across the analysis, design, and development of SAP reports, interfaces, conversions, forms, and user exits.
  • Create and enhance data sources, infosets, and queries.
  • Design, develop, and support integrations with legacy and third-party systems using LSMW, BAPI, IDOC, RFC, BDC, and call transaction updates.
  • Analyze and implement OSS Notes as required.
  • Adhere to IT Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
  • Apply advanced debugging techniques to identify and resolve issues.
  • Produce comprehensive technical documentation where applicable.
  • Work within SAP ECC 4.7 and 6.0 environments as an SAP ABAP on HANA developer utilizing ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in HANA Studio/Eclipse.
  • Track and communicate project progress to project management, proactively identifying risks or blockers and driving corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of SAP ABAP development experience.
  • Proven ability utilizing:
    • BADIs
    • BAPIs
    • LSMW
    • ALE
    • RFC calls
    • IDOCs
    • BDC
    • Business Objects
    • Classes and Methods
    • Adobe Forms
    • Smart Forms
    • SAPScripts
    • Data Dictionary
    • ALV
  • Experience with implicit and explicit enhancements, screen exits, and menu exits.
  • ABAP debugging skills and workflow experience.
  • Experience in one or more of the following SAP modules:
    • SD/SM
    • FI/CO
    • MM/PP
    • QM
  • Strong implementation knowledge of:
    • Native SQL
    • ADBC
    • External Views
    • ABAP Core Data Services (CDS)
    • AMDP Procedures
    • Text Search
    • ALV on HANA
  • Practical experience creating custom and enhanced standard CDS Views and AMDP Classes based on business requirements.
  • Practical experience implementing CDS annotations.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP HANA Code Performance Rules and Guidelines.
  • Strong implementation knowledge of OData using CDS and AMDP.
  • Workflow support and debugging experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of NetWeaver 7.0.
  • Knowledge of BI.
  • Experience with Java and XML.
  • Relevant technical certifications.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work on global SAP initiatives.
  • Exposure to SAP ECC and SAP HANA technologies.
  • Collaborative international work environment.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Join Cognizant and contribute to the development and support of enterprise SAP solutions in a global environment.

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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