Systems Developer

Job Description

The Opportunity

From fast jets to thermal imaging of wildlife, from search and rescue helicopters to space exploration, Leonardo is on the forefront of modern technology and we now have an exciting opportunity for an SAP Applications Developer to join our team supporting enterprise applications across the company.

You’ll be helping us maintain our S/4 HANA 2021 system as we set our direction to mould the future of our systems to help us deliver our vision of the Digital Enterprise for now and beyond. The team is growing and with our flexible working ethos there’s a good balance of remote work and site based contact.

What You’ll Do As An SAP Applications Developer

• You will help us maintain the system to keep the engine running as efficiently as possible
• Liaise with the functional members of the team to develop systems that drive business innovation
• You’ll have the opportunity to help us increase our team processes as we evolve our agile approach to development
• Investigate and develop the next generation of applications through continual adoption and development of Fiori applications
• Follow good practices and procedures with documentation and due diligence and help change those processes to keep us improving in all areas
  
  

What We Need From You

You really must have

• Strong ABAP skills preferably with a knowledge of Object Oriented Development
• Good database development knowledge
• Development knowledge of at least two SAP Modules
• Enhancement of SAP via UserExit, BAdI, etc.
• Good problem solving skills
• Excellent communications skills and ability to work as a team
  
  

It would be nice if you had

• Experience of Core Data Services (CDS) and ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse
• Exposure to RESTful ABAP Programming Model (RAP)
• Some knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform
• ABAP automated test tooling ABAPunit, Test Doubles, etc.
• Jira, Confluence and Agile principles
• DEVOPS processes and CI/CD
• SAP Workflow and Flexible Workflow
• SAP Integration Tools such as SAP Process Integration or Process Orchestration
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location

GB - Basildon

Contract Type

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid