This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco's success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST. Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others. In 2018, Costco contributed over $39 million to organizations such as United Way and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the second largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in twelve countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. As proof, Costco consistently ranks in the top five of Forbes "America's Best Employers".

The SAP HCM ABAP Developer is responsible for ensuring design and development systems meet specifications and requirements of the project and overall business needs. This role works alongside the other ABAP Developers, handling multiple tasks simultaneously. A critical skill required for success is the ability to communicate effectively with extended team members.

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ROLE

• Develops quality code and its associated documentation adhering to team and departmental development standards.
• Collaborates with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of SAP software programs and applications.
• Provides SAP support including analysis, development, testing, tracking and resolution.
• Mentors less experienced team members on SAP programming concepts and tool suite.
• Participates in team activities and team planning in regards to improving team skills, awareness and quality of work.
• Responsible for continued personal growth in the areas of technology, business knowledge, and Costco policies and platforms.

REQUIRED

• 10 years HCM ABAP experience using SAP in a professional environment.
• Minimum of 2 years' of experience in UI5, OData, Gateway services, HTML5/JavaScript, and Fiori Launchpad configuration.
• Deep knowledge of various areas of HCM ABAP such as PCR, Payroll Function/Operation, Feature, Logical Database, MACROS, Creation/Enhancement of Infotype, Decoupled Infotype Framework, Infoset, Infogroup, Dynamic Action, HR Event Linkage, Ad-Hoc Query, HR Forms, Payroll Fetching techniques, etc.
• Implementing knowledge of integration/replication using SAP delivered pre-package solutions like Addon, Business Integration Builder-BIB, configurations of Web Services/Consumer Proxies, EC-ECC field mappings using BADI implementations, OData (Open Data Protocol) API, SuccessFactor API (SAFI), Compound Employee API etc.
• Design and implementation knowledge of Fiori Launchpad Services, Remuneration statement using Fiori/UI5.
• Hands-on techno-functional experience with HCM submodules such as Payroll (US/CA), Time Management, Benefits, Personnel Administration, Organization Management, SAP SF Employee Central, Learning Management.
• Experience in integration technologies like SAP PI, SAP Cloud Platform Integration, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), SOAManager, Web Services, Intermediate Document (IDOC), RFC's, File Interface techniques, SOAP web services, REST web services.
• Experience with Development Methodologies: ASAP (Accelerated SAP), Agile (Extreme programming), Waterfall Model, V-Shaped Model.
• Experience with:
  • Configuring HCM Processes & Form using Fiori Form, Form Scenario, User Events, Process, Backend Services
  • UI5/Fiori enhancements and configurations, SAP Web-Dynpro, SAP FPM applications (Road map, tabbed & overview applications).
  • Enhancement Framework, Implicit/Explicit Enhancement User Exit, Business Adds-in, Screen Exit, Field Exit, Business Add-Ins, Substitution and Validation, Business Objects (BAPI and RFC), Reports (Interactive, Drilldown, Classic & ALV).
  • Object Oriented Programming, Dialog Programming, Modular Programming, Dynamic Programming, RFC (Remote Function Calls), BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface).
  • Unit test development and execution, including test script development.
• Direct and practical experience designing and extensively working in interfacing SAP HCM with different systems like WFM, MDM, IAM, WFA, iSeries, LMS, CRM, ADP, Mercer, BOFA, I9 Guardian, BenefitFocus, etc.
• Self-motivated, flexible, openness to learn new things, and a strong focus on customer needs.
• Must have the ability to work with limited supervision and exhibit a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to effectively mentor less experienced team members on SAP programming and testing techniques.
• Experience in successful project implementation and follow-up.
• Strong conceptual, analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting and resolution skills.
• Ability to monitor and manage the progress of tasks.
• Basic knowledge of business systems environments.
• Good understanding of corporate IT policies, procedures and standards.
• Good decision making skills.
• Demonstrates a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritization.
• Demonstrates a high level of communication skills, verbal and written.

Recommended

• Functional knowledge on SAP Payroll (US/CA), Time Management Benefits, PA, OM & SAP SuccessFactor suits.
• Understanding of SAP NetWeaver Portal platform and SAP Cloud Platform (SCP).
• SAP Certified Associate in SAP SuccessFactor Employee Central & SAP Cloud Platform Integration
• General understanding of the accounting process such as GL posting from Payroll.
• Knowledge of enterprise-level applications including ERP.
• Team leadership and role-model.
• Deep technical knowledge of the relevant part(s) of the SAP development environment.
• Knowledge of SAP Cloud Integration.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H1-B visas.