Sr Analyst, IT - SAP HR Developer

Senior Analyst, IT - SAP HR Developer

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke University, technology drives innovation across education, research, healthcare, and administrative operations. As a Senior Analyst, IT - SAP HR Developer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise HR technology solutions that serve faculty, staff, and administrators across the university.

In this role, youll join a collaborative team responsible for delivering scalable, technology-driven business solutions within Dukes SAP Human Resources ecosystem. Youll work closely with functional specialists and business stakeholders to analyze requirements, improve business processes, design innovative solutions, and develop high-quality applications that support Dukes evolving HR operations.

Were seeking a technical leader who enjoys problem-solving, continuous learning, and helping others succeed. If youre passionate about SAP development, enterprise applications, and building solutions that make a meaningful impact, this is an opportunity to contribute to one of the nations leading universities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Required Experience & Technical Skills

• Extensive SAP ABAP development experience, including Object-Oriented ABAP.
• Experience with Web Dynpro for ABAP, OData services, CDS Views, AMDP, Analytical Queries, RAP, and SAP Fiori/UI5 technologies.
• Deep experience supporting SAP Human Resources solutions, including Infotypes, Payroll Cluster, Floorplan Manager, and HR-related development frameworks.
• Experience with performance tuning, debugging, testing, and source code optimization.
• Expertise working across multiple SAP modules.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux environments, SQL, and SAP HANA databases.

Required Professional Skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment while mentoring and supporting others.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn emerging technologies and development approaches.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience integrating SAP HR with SAP SuccessFactors, including Onboarding 2.0 and OData API integrations.
• Experience designing modern SAP-based HR solutions within complex enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale HR systems, payroll operations, and workforce management processes.

Work Arrangement

This position is hybrid, with required weekly meetings in Durham, NC.

Be Bold.

As a Senior Analyst, IT - SAP HR Developer, you will:

• Analyze business processes, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and develop effective technology solutions.
• Collaborate with functional specialists and business stakeholders to design scalable, maintainable, and high-performing SAP applications.
• Participate in strategic planning efforts for new technologies, applications, enhancements, and long-term development initiatives.
• Design, develop, test, and implement SAP HR applications and integrations across a variety of technologies and platforms.
• Perform system testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to ensure reliable and efficient application performance.
• Develop technical specifications, design documentation, and solution architecture that clearly communicate functional and technical requirements.
• Support user acceptance testing activities and ensure successful deployment of new solutions and enhancements.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with business objectives and deliver measurable value to the organization.
• Research emerging SAP technologies and recommend innovative approaches that improve system functionality, performance, and user experience.

Choose Duke.

At Duke University, youll join a world-class institution committed to advancing education, healthcare, research, and service through innovation and collaboration. As part of the Information Technology organization, youll have the opportunity to support critical HR systems that directly impact the employee experience across the university.

Youll work alongside talented professionals in a culture that values continuous learning, innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence. Whether youre optimizing complex SAP HR processes, developing modern integrations, or implementing next-generation technologies, your work will help shape the future of enterprise HR technology at Duke.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individuals age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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