Job Description
Lead SAP ABAP Developer
Posting Start Date:  9/11/26
Job Posting Location: 

Franklin Park, Illinois, United States, 60131

Req ID:  12065  

 

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At Sloan Valve Company, our culture is built on more than a century of innovation, responsibility, and purpose. Founded in 1906, Sloan helped shape the modern plumbing industry and continues to lead in water-efficient solutions. Guided by our values—family spirit, community, integrity, and innovation—we foster a culture of trust, accountability, and pride. As a fourth-generation family-owned company, our employees are driven by meaningful work that advances sustainability and supports the communities we serve.

 

About the Role:

 

The Lead SAP ABAP Developer designs, develops, and supports custom SAP solutions across multiple functional areas, bringing strong hands-on ABAP development expertise together with functional exposure to one or more business areas such as Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution (SD), HR, and Finance. This role requires a strong command of core ABAP development tools (SAPscripts/Smartforms, Workflow) as well as modern Object-Oriented ABAP and SAP S/4HANA development practices. A holder of this position works directly with Business Analysts and business partners to gather and clarify requirements, independently designs and delivers technical solutions, and demonstrates the ability to mentor junior developers and lead technical design discussions with minimal supervision. Experience with EDI/IDocs and SAP add-on solutions such as LeverX and Vistex is a plus.

 

 

What you'll do:

 

  • Design, develop, test, and support custom ABAP programs, enhancements, and interfaces across SAP ECC and S/4HANA landscapes.
  • Partner with functional teams and business stakeholders across Supply Chain, SD, HR, and Finance to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Work directly with Business Analysts and business partners to gather and clarify requirements and independently design and deliver the solution.
  • Design and develop print forms and output documents using SAPscript and Smartforms (invoices, purchase orders, shipping documents, etc.).
  • Build and configure SAP Business Workflow solutions to automate approval processes and business notifications.
  • Apply Object-Oriented ABAP (OOABAP) principles - classes, interfaces, BAdIs, and the Enhancement Framework - to deliver scalable, maintainable code.
  • Participate in S/4HANA development, conversion, and optimization initiatives, including CDS Views and OData/RAP-based development.
  • Perform code reviews, unit testing, performance tuning, and ensure adherence to ABAP development standards and best practices.
  • Provide technical documentation and support production issue resolution.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as required.

 

What you'll need:

 

  • Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to mentor junior developers and lead technical design discussions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface directly with business and functional teams.
  • Working knowledge of HANA-optimized ABAP practices (code pushdown) and S/4HANA conversion or custom code remediation.
  • Hands-on SAP S/4HANA development experience, including CDS Views, ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP)/OData services, and Fiori/UI5 integration.
  • Strong command of Object-Oriented Programming (OOABAP) - ABAP Objects, classes, interfaces, BAdIs, and enhancement techniques (user exits, customer exits, implicit/explicit enhancements).
  • Proven experience designing and developing SAPscript and Smartforms output documents.
  • Functional and technical exposure to one or more of the following SAP business areas: Supply Chain Management (SCM)/Materials Management (MM), Sales & Distribution (SD), Human Resources (HR/HCM), or Finance (FI/CO).
  • Proficient in core ABAP development tools, including Reports (classical, interactive, and ALV), Module Pool Programming, BAPIs, RFCs, Function Modules, Data Dictionary, and performance tuning/debugging.
  • 8-12 years of hands-on SAP ABAP development experience in a large enterprise environment.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

 

 

A plus, but not required:

  • Hands-on experience with SAP Business Workflow design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience working with LeverX add-on solutions.
  • Experience working with Vistex (pricing, rebates, or incentive/commission management).
  • Experience with EDI development - IDocs, ALE configuration, IDoc extensions, and EDI/IDoc error monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with SAP HR Infotypes and a working understanding of core business processes.
  • SAP ABAP certification.

 

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At Sloan, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced and celebrated. We proudly offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees’ professional development with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.

Innovative Projects: Be part of exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology and make a real difference in the world.

  Compensation:

The compensation range for this U.S.-based position is $124,110-$137,900 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in the company incentive plan. The terms and conditions of the company incentive plan will be provided to plan participants on an annual basis. 

Our compensation range reflects our good faith estimate of what an ideal candidate can expect, but final agreed-upon compensation will always be based on the individual candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related or market factors that may prove relevant during the hiring process.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance, effective the first of the month following your hire date.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA): With company contributions for most medical plan options.
  • Financial Security: Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Accident Insurance.
  • Additional Protection: Optional Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Convenient Commuter Benefits: Save on your daily commute.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
  • Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
  • Generous Time Off: Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
  • Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Work Program to support your flexibility.
  • Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring great talent.
  • Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills.
  • Community and Networking: Join our Employee Business Groups and connect with colleagues.

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We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs, and we are proud to be the organization’s official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship, which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park, the Cubs’ Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.

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We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.