Develops SAP custom code, reports, enhancements and integrations in ABAP.
Entry
Intermediate
Coding
High
Key skills
Common progression
- Developer
- SAP Developer
- Senior Software Engineer
Career overview
The SAP Developer builds custom developments on SAP: ABAP programs, reports, enhancements, interfaces, Fiori apps and HANA developments. They follow SAP standards and performance guidelines. The role leads to Senior Software Engineer, Solution Architect or IT Operations Manager.
Main responsibilities
- Develop SAP solutions in ABAP
- Write, test and review production code
- Build integrations between systems and APIs
- Design and document REST APIs
- Write unit and integration tests
- Model and query relational databases
- Keep technical documentation up to date
- Prepare and execute change requests in production
- Mentor junior team members and review their work
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Technical skills
Technologies
Education level
Education requirements vary depending on the company, country and experience. Professional experience, certifications and technical skills can sometimes compensate for formal education.
High School / Bac
Less common
Bac+2 (2-year degree)
Less common
Bac+3 (Bachelor)
Common entry point
Bac+5 (Master / Engineering)
Common entry point
Experience & coding level
Experience level
Coding level
Useful certifications
Certifications are never mandatory. They are one way among others to prove a skill.
- SAP C_TAW12
- SAP C_S4HDEV
- SAP C_S4FCF
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Direct progression
Possible branches
Where can you go next?
Realistic next career moves, with compatibility and a transition roadmap for each.
Overlap: 11% · Difficulty: Medium
Skills to learn: Solution design, Integration architecture, Cloud architecture
View roadmapOverlap: 0% · Difficulty: Hard
Skills to learn: Operations management, SLA & KPI, People management
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A typical progression built from real career relationships. Click any role to open its profile.
- Developer
- SAP Developer
- Senior Software Engineer
Soft skills
- Analytical thinking
- Rigour and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Autonomy
- Technical curiosity
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
Common previous careers
Roles that frequently lead into this career.
Overlap: 12% · Difficulty: Medium
Skills to learn: ABAP development, SAP HANA development, Fiori / OData
View roadmapOverlap: 24% · Difficulty: Easy
Skills to learn: SAP HANA development, Fiori / OData, Integrations & interfaces
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