SAP Developer / Integration Consultant (Permanent | Remote-first, Germany-based) Location : Germany (remote-first, 1x / month onsite in Essen or Duisburg)
Contract Type : Full-time, permanent (German employment contract)
Start Date : ASAP
Languages : German (basic working proficiency), English (professional)
About the Role We are currently supporting a leading German organization in hiring a SAP Developer / Integration Consultant to strengthen their internal HR Tech & Payroll integration capabilities. You will join a cross-functional team responsible for maintaining and developing complex interfaces between SAP and Workday ( Other third party ).
This is a permanent in-house position with a remote-first setup — ideal for candidates seeking long-term stability and the opportunity to work on high-impact internal systems, rather than external client projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain SAP-side integrations within a complex, heavily customised system landscape
- Support existing HR and Payroll processes by ensuring reliable SAP <>
Workday data flows
Collaborate closely with both SAP and Workday teams (structurally separate but working in tandem)Gradually take ownership of key interfaces and serve as a backup to the current senior SAP integration expertContribute to reducing risk by increasing internal redundancy and improving continuity in critical system integrationsMust-Have Skills :
Strong SAP development experience (e.g., ABAP, custom module work)Solid understanding of SAP integrations, especially in HR or Payroll environmentsComfortable navigating complex system architecturesBased in Germany (due to employment, tax, and team structure requirements)Nice-to-Have Skills :
Prior exposure to Workday integrations is a strong plusBasic German language skills (English-only candidates may face communication barriers in this team)Ability and willingness to grow into a cross-system integration lead role over timeWhat You’ll Achieve in the First 6 Months
Get up to speed with the internal integration landscape across SAP HR, Workday, and proprietary systemsLearn the internal tools and configuration approaches used by the teamBegin contributing independently to SAP-side integration developmentServe as a reliable support for the existing senior SAP integration expertChallenges & Environment This is not a greenfield role. The integration environment is mature and complex, with deep customisations and dependencies. The ideal candidate will bring patience, curiosity, and strong problem-solving skills to navigate this structure and add long-term value.
Why Join?
Remote-first culture : Only 1 day / month required onsiteStable, in-house position in a well-established organisation (27,000) employeesExposure to Workday : A rare chance to deepen your skills in a fast-growing HCM ecosystemLong-term opportunity : Become a key internal integration expert or future systems architectVisible impact : This role directly supports HR and payroll continuity across the business