Sap Programmer (Hr Applications) (Remote)

COMPANY OVERVIEW
XCEL Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning small business that provides trusted information technology, engineering, consulting and project management solutions and services to federal agencies and organizations. Originally founded in 1971 by professional engineers at the University of Tennessee, XCEL was acquired in 2003 by U.S. Army and Navy veterans and in 2023 became a MartinFed company.
XCEL Engineering is a part of IT Lab Partners (ITLP) which was created to support a leading research facility in the East Tennessee region in recruiting the best and the brightest technical talent. Considering joining our impressive team today!
Please Note: This position can be worked on-site in Oak Ridge, TN or remotely.
JOB OVERVIEW
XCEL Engineering has an opening for a SAP Programmer to join our team of talented and diverse individuals. This role will develop and support enterprise applications with particular focus on Human Resource applications.
The Human Resource applications this role will support will cover a wide range of business functions such as: Human Resources master data, organizational management, benefits, compensation, performance management, succession planning, onboarding, recruiting, and learning. The current Human Resource applications exist on a landscape that includes SAP (ECC) and SAP SuccessFactors. Software developed in both SAP technologies as well as non-SAP web technologies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Development, support and modification of software developed in traditional technologies such as C# and C++
• Development, support and modification of software involving SAP's ABAP technologies including SAP GUI (Classic ABAP and ABAP Objects), Business Server Pages, and ABAP WebDynpro.
• Development and support of migration activities to new SAP S/4HANA platform.
• Analysis of software requirements and assistance in application design.
• Implementation of unit testing and automated testing for programs and applications.
• Collaboration with developers in other areas such as Finance (include Payroll), Business Intelligence, et cetera.
• Adherence to software quality assurance standards and ITIL best practices.
• Support of project management requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• United States citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• BS in computer science / information systems or technical field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of application development methodologies (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Passion to review and develop code.
• Willingness/desire to learn emerging programming technologies.
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is comfortable working as part of a team (in any capacity) or as an independent contributor.
• Strong customer focus and excellent written and verbal communications skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Application development experience.
• Traditional and object-oriented programming.
• Model View Controller concept.
• SAP ABAP (classic and object-oriented), SAP Business Server Pages (BSPs), SAP WebDynpro and SAP WebRFC technologies.
• Development, planning, support, design, modification and testing of SQL Server Analytical Service (SSAS) packages to load data. SQL Server Management Studio also a plus.
• Limited knowledge of Linux/Unix development - e.g., writing basic scripts, etc.
• SAP HANA development technologies (CDS views, HANA security).
• Web services creation and consumption (SOAP and REST).
• Traditional web development (e.g., HTML5, CSS, XML, and JavaScript).
• Code analysis, performance, security and debugging.
• Code unit testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Xcel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Xcel Engineering's current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in Xcel Engineering.
All positions at Xcel Engineering, Inc. are contingent upon passing both a background check and drug screening prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment period. In addition, Xcel Engineering is an E-Verify employer.