Sap Backend Developer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc. ® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  

SAPNS2 is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed professional to fill the role of Data Modeler/Developer in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate works well with a team and has experience working with large datasets, creating data visualizations, and has participated in the full product (e.g., dashboard) development cycle (e.g., requirements, design, development, etc. As a Modeler/Developer you will work closely with customer end users, functional consultants and other developers to translate current processes into requirements for configuration and development of new functionality 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop dimensional and transactional calculated views in SAP HANA
• Evaluate source data systems for variances, anomalies, and efficiency
• Create reusable data models and calculated views that scale across the enterprise
• Optimize logical and metadata models
• Performance tuning of long running queries/procedures
• Collaborate with data owners and data scientists to understand relationships in enterprise source data

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java, JavaScript, and ABAP within SAP and non-SAP environments.
• Build and optimize Core Data Services (CDS) views, data models, and integrations to support analytical and transactional applications.
• Participate in end-to-end software development lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, estimating, coding, testing, documentation, deployment, and support.
• Work with predictive analytic libraries.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical designs.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects across multiple layers of the stack.
• Contribute to code reviews, design reviews, and continuous improvement of development processes and standards.
• Assist in integrations between SAP and other enterprise systems using modern APIs, services, and data interfaces.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and specifications.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and development practices applicable to the SAP ecosystem and broader application landscape.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–7 years of hands-on development experience (or equivalent) across multiple technologies.
• Strong proficiency in one or more of the following:
  • Java (backend services, APIs, object-oriented programming)
  • JavaScript (UI frameworks, scripts, frontend logic)
  • ABAP development (reports, enhancements, OData services, debugging)
  • SAP CDS Views (data modeling, annotations, performance optimization)
  • HANA Modeling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently and in teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP HANA development and extensibility frameworks.
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori/UI5 is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud environments (SAP BTP, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of DevOps practices and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of database performance tuning and data provisioning.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field—OR equivalent hands-on experience.

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Requisition ID: 456547  | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid