- At least ten years of experience in the IT industry
- Experience within the SAP industry and understanding of ERP applications
- Development skills covering ABAP and Java
- Some experience with Data Migration and/or Landscape Transformation
- Intermediate understanding of database design
- Excellent interpersonal, networking, presentation, and communication skills
- Team player with capacity to collaborate with internal and external partners
- Understanding and demonstrable capability in the software delivery lifecycle
- Proficiency in German or a second European language
- Knowledge of both SAP R/3 and SAP S/4HANA
- Willingness to travel internationally when needed
- Innovation and entrepreneurial mindset
ABAP JAVA Lead Developer – R and D – PTA/ Hybrid - Johannesburg - E-Merge

Description
Job Description
The largest SAP independent specialist leading in implementing Cloud-based, hybrid and on-premises HR/Payroll systems for large corporate and public sectors seeks an R&D Lead to join their team.
This role acts as a transformation projects-focused development liaison. Key responsibilities include researching and understanding both internal products (SAPs) and partner products in the space.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will maintain a pipeline of functionality and solutions related to transformation services, develop prototype solutions, and integrate them into core R&D, partner R&D, or dedicated solo developments.
Responsibilities also include coordinating with professional services to ensure that the latest project feedback directly feeds into the pipeline for transformation developments.