Application Developer

About The Company The IVZ serves as the internal IT service provider for ARD, encompassing all ARD member broadcasters, Deutschlandradio, and DW. Under the leadership of rbb, we deliver centralized IT services across various locations, including the state broadcasters and Deutschlandradio facilities.

Our organization is committed to providing innovative and reliable IT solutions to support the diverse broadcasting needs of our clients. With a focus on technological excellence and customer satisfaction, IVZ fosters a collaborative environment where expertise and dedication are valued. Our team operates across multiple sites, including Cologne, Leipzig, Potsdam, and Hamburg, with flexible options for remote work, ensuring a dynamic and adaptable work culture.

About The Role We are seeking a dedicated SAP Application Developer specialized in Human Capital Management (HCM) to join our SAP support team. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining, customizing, and developing SAP HCM applications to meet the evolving needs of our organization.

Your responsibilities will include analyzing business requirements, designing technical solutions, and implementing modifications within SAP HCM modules, particularly payroll, time management, personnel administration, organizational management, and personnel development. You will work closely with business stakeholders to ensure that SAP HCM systems operate efficiently and effectively, supporting HR processes and strategic initiatives. Additionally, you will contribute your expertise to projects, especially those related to the migration and transformation to SAP S/4HANA and SAP H4S4 environments, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a completed degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field. You should have in-depth knowledge of SAP development, including ABAP/4 and ABAP OO, as well as extensive experience in customizing SAP HCM modules such as Personnel Administration (PA), Time Management (PT), Organizational Management (OM), and Personnel Development (PY).

Experience with SAP HCM on S/4HANA or SAP H4S4 platforms, including migration projects, is highly desirable. Strong analytical skills are essential, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions. Excellent communication skills in German (minimum C1 level) are required to facilitate collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities Your primary responsibilities will include analyzing, designing, implementing, and supporting SAP HCM applications across a broad spectrum of HR functions. You will independently perform customizing activities within relevant HCM modules and develop ABAP programs, reports, and interfaces to enhance system capabilities.

Engaging in solution-oriented consulting, you will actively communicate with business departments to understand their needs, analyze requirements, and develop sustainable solutions. Your expertise will be vital in contributing to IVZ projects, particularly those focused on the transition to SAP H4S4, ensuring smooth migration and integration. Additionally, you will participate in testing, documentation, and ongoing system optimization to ensure high availability and performance of SAP HCM solutions.

Benefits We offer a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance, including flexible part-time work arrangements and options for remote work, regulated by collective bargaining agreements. Our compensation package is competitive, based on Group C of our pay scale, and includes additional benefits such as vacation pay, a family allowance, a company pension plan, 31 days of vacation, and subsidies for public transportation passes.

We are committed to your professional development, providing access to internal and external training programs, including offerings from the ARD-ZDF Media Academy and expanding e-learning resources. To support your well-being, we promote health initiatives like break yoga and sports groups, fostering a healthy and engaging workplace.

Equal Opportunity

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and bias-free work environment. Our organization values different life experiences and perspectives, viewing them as assets that contribute to our collective success. We actively promote gender equality and aim to increase the representation of women in our workforce.

Applications from women are particularly encouraged. Furthermore, we give preferential consideration to applicants with severe disabilities and those of equivalent status, ensuring equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. We believe that a diverse team enhances innovation and excellence, and we are committed to supporting all employees in their professional growth.