(Senior) Developer (f/m/d) for SAP Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS)

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you’ll build

Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) in SAP S/4HANA empowers companies to easily create feasible and optimized production plans and procurement proposals. PP/DS performs finite capacity planning, which means it considers real-world limitations and constraints, such as available machinery capacity or raw materials.

To accelerate the improvement and modernization of our solution, we are establishing a new development team in Walldorf following the Harmonized Product Operating Model.

As a developer, you will participate in all phases of application development.

• Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of PP/DS in SAP S/4HANA
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and team members to translate business and technology requirements into solutions
• Ensure code quality, scalability, and performance through best practices and code reviews
• Leverage agile software engineering and cloud mindset to ensure we can deliver high-quality software continuously
• Develop your own concepts and designs together with product management, UX designers and architects
• Support the team by taking over additional technical or organizational tasks

What you bring

Required Skills

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Solid programming skills in at least one language like ABAP, JAVA, C++, or similar (3 - 5+ years in this role)
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and test automation
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving attitude, and good communication skills
• Growth mindset: eagerness to learn ABAP, RAP and HANA/CDS; proactive and accountable
• Interest in technology and eagerness to learn and apply new skills
• Language: English (fluent), German language skills are a bonus

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on expertise: ABAP, RAP, CDS, OData, Fiori/UI5
• Familiarity with supply chain management concepts, IBP, APO or similar products
• Experience with development principles for cloud products
• Experience with AI tools

Where you belong

Our organization is responsible for the development and enhancement of Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) within SAP S/4HANA. You will join a dynamic new scrum team which will contribute to the success of SAP’s solutions around Supply Chain Planning.

In our collaborative environment, innovation and technical excellence are highly valued. This role offers opportunities for both personal and professional growth within a global organization. You will collaborate closely with other scrum teams and product management across various locations, including Walldorf, Budapest and Bangalore.

This position allows you to engage in the conceptualization, design, prototyping, and development of core PP/DS processes, providing you with a diverse and enriching work experience.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.