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The Senior Software Engineer, SAP ABAP developer should have experience delivering full lifecycle projects in SAP S/4HANA or other SAP systems such as Portfolio and Project Management, Governance Risk and Compliance, Advanced Track and Trace, and Global Trade Services. You will be supporting BMS business processes by developing, maintaining and optimizing code across various SAP landscapes as well as working in the latest SAP technology in the SAP Business Technology Platform.

If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!

• Extensive knowledge of SAP ABAP development, including programming, debugging and performance optimization.

• Design, develop, and maintain SAP applications using Cloud Application Programming (CAP) on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).

• Extensive knowledge of BTP products such as Build Workzone, Build Apps, Build Automation, Hana DB Explorer and Job Scheduling services.

• Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of SAP applications on BTP.

• Develop and enhance ABAP programs and cloud applications in accordance with business requirements/functional designs, following BMS coding standards and best practices.

• Collaborate with functional resources to gather requirements and produce technical specifications.

• Provide support and troubleshoot production issues, analyzing root causes and implement corrective/preventative actions.

• Proficient in SAP technologies such as SAP S/4HANA and Fiori.

• Proficient in SAP Business Technology Platform.

• Strong understanding of ABAP Objects, BAPI’s, BADI, IDOC’s, ALE, user exits, Web Dynpro, enhancement framework, Smartforms, SAPscript, AIF, UI5, Core Data Services, ODAta Services, Web Services, Node.Js.

• Experienced with ABAP Test Cockpit, SCOV - Coverage Analyzer and CVA - Code Vulnerability Analyzer.

• Up to date knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in SAP development.

• Part of the team that produces the deliverables as specified by Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to support the requirements globally.

• Accountable for delivery of projects on time and on budget, adhering to high-quality development principles.

• Absorb new ideas and drive continuous improvement for operations and design of processes.

• Build strong inter-personal relationships with peers, and other key stakeholders to help with the smooth implementation of new applications/capabilities and technologies.

• Manage stakeholder communications for projects.

• Develops self and others through training and project work assignments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.

• Proven experience as an SAP ABAP developer with a strong understanding of programming language and SAP development tools.

• At least 5 to 7 years of experience with strong problem solving skills and the ability to analyze complex requirements.

• Strong understanding of SAP Functional Areas such as Finance, Supply Chain, Order to Cash etc.

• Experience implementing CAP applications in an FDA and GxP regulated environment.

• Experience managing projects or components of large projects.

• Able to deal with ambiguity in problem definition and organizational relationships.  Experience working in a matrix organization. 

• Able to manage work across virtual teams.

• Strong oral and written presentation skills.

• Demonstrates openness to learning new skills and helping others to raise their “technology quotient”

• Demonstrates a focus on improving processes, structures, and knowledge within the team. Leads in analyzing current states, delivering strong recommendations that are actionable

• Ability to direct multiple activities and projects at once and prepare for a pipeline of demand.

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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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