Los Angeles Community College District

Performs innovative and highly complex ABAP programming, design, testing, and debugging work related to the implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP modules; provides technical direction to ABAP programming staff on a project-by-project basis.

Designs, develops, codes, and tests programs for SAP modules and functions that are innovative and highly complex in nature using advanced ABAP programming, SAP UI5, and JAVA.

Creates complex specialized reports for SAP modules using advanced ABAP programming.

Designs complex forms and screens for SAP modules using tools such as SAPscript and SmartForms.

Debugs and corrects novel and unusually complex SAP module problems by applying advanced ABAP programming to implement OSS notes.

Creates and modifies complex system screens to provide default values and eliminate unnecessary fields using transaction variants.

Interfaces with functional teams to ensure the proper integration of business processes and procedures with information technology and to identify innovative customer solutions.

Defines highly complex technical requirements for on-going systems maintenance and future functionality to meet District requirements and improve system efficiency.

Provides technical support to users on matters related to innovative and highly complex programming of SAP modules.

Prepares comprehensive and thorough technical program documentation including but not limited to specifications, test conditions, test plans, and test data.

Trains users in the use of forms and complex reports and provides technical assistance in defining authorization roles, custom workflows, and other related areas.

Provides on-the-job training and technical assistance to less senior SAP ABAP programming staff on a project-by-project basis.

Maintains effective and cooperative working relationships with process owners, technical and functional team members, and users.

Ensures data security under the guidelines of District policies and regulations.

Performs related duties as assigned.

A Senior SAP ABAP Programmer performs innovative and highly complex ABAP programming, design, testing, and debugging work related to the implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP modules; provides technical direction to SAP ABAP programming staff on a project-by-project basis. An incumbent in this classification applies an advanced knowledge in SAP ABAP programming to innovative and unusually complex tasks.

A Team Leader, SAP ABAP Programming, plans, assigns, and supervises the work of an assigned team engaged in performing ABAP programming, design, testing, and debugging work related to the implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP modules; personally performs the more difficult system analysis and programming work of the team.

An SAP ABAP Programmer performs complex ABAP programming, design, testing, and debugging functions related to the implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP modules. Proficiency in SAP ABAP programming is a critical component of the position.

General supervision is received from a Team Leader, SAP ABAP Programming or SAP/ERP Manager. Technical direction is provided to assigned SAP ABAP programming staff on a project-by-project basis.

Knowledge of:

SAP ABAP programming , SAP UI5 and Java tools including Report and Transaction creation, Enhancements, Conversion Programs, SAPscript, SmartForms, Screen Painter BDC, LSMW, User Exits, Menu Exits, Function Exit, Screen Exit, ALV Reports, Dialog Programming, Data Dictionary, RFC, ABAP Query, ALE, BAPI, BADI, and SAP Workflows

SAP ABAP programming for Web Dynpro

Application of OSS notes

SAP Modules such as HR (PY, OM, PA, TM), FI (FM, BCS), MM (PR, AP, IM), Plant Maintenance, and PS

SAP ASAP methodology

Principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, and testing

Principles of program documentation

Information technology concepts and capabilities

Principles of report, screen, and form design

New trends and developments in the field of information technology

Business procedures and methods

Principles of training

Principles and practices of business and public administration

English usage, punctuation, and spelling

Ability to:

Design, develop, and code programs for SAP modules that are innovative and highly complex in nature by applying advanced SAP ABAP programming including ABAP for Web Dynpro

Develop test data and analyze novel and unusually complex problems in programs

Recognize the critical elements of novel and unusually complex application problems, develop and evaluate data, determine innovative solutions, and make logical recommendations

Adapt business methods and procedures to information technology

Express difficult and highly complex concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Write clear and logical reports, program documentation, and instructions

Work effectively and independently on assigned projects

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with administrators, technical and functional team members, and users

Consistently use and promote professional standards and practices related to assignments

Maintain a focus on details, quality, and precision in the performance of duties

Actively contribute to a culture of constructive collaboration and innovation with colleagues

Build rapport with clients and maintain a professional demeanor while handling complex user issues

Maintain high levels of customer service and satisfaction

Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials

Train system users and staff assigned to projects effectively

Meet project schedules and deadlines

Learn and apply new concepts in information technology

Learn the characteristics of new systems and update skills to adapt to changing technology

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in computer information systems, management information systems, computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field AND five years of recent, full-time, paid experience in SAP ABAP programming including ABAP for Web Dynpro. Experience in SAP UI5, and JAVA is desirable.

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about his or her ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, he or she should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.