SAP UI & Work Zone developer
Pontoonglobal
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Pontoonglobal is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Title:SAP UI and Work Zone DeveloperExperience:5–7 YearsLocation:Remote
Job Description
We are seeking a skilledSAP UI and Work Zone Developerto design, develop, and maintain modern user interfaces for SAP applications. This role will leverage SAPUI5 and SAP Work Zone (standard/advanced edition) to create intuitive, responsive, and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong front-end development background and solid integration experience with SAP backend systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, test, and deploy SAPUI5 applications in accordance with design standards and business requirements.
Develop, test, and deploy SAPUI5 applications in accordance with design standards and business requirements.
* Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical solutions.
Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical solutions.
* Build and maintain interfaces, enhancements, and reports in SAP systems ensuring high performance and reliability.
Build and maintain interfaces, enhancements, and reports in SAP systems ensuring high performance and reliability.
* Integrate SAP UI5 applications with SAP backend and third-party systems using OData services and REST APIs.
Integrate SAP UI5 applications with SAP backend and third-party systems using OData services and REST APIs.
* Optimize applications for performance, security, and maintainability through best coding practices.
Optimize applications for performance, security, and maintainability through best coding practices.
* Configure and administer SAP Build Work Zone (standard/advanced), including user roles, navigation, and content.
Configure and administer SAP Build Work Zone (standard/advanced), including user roles, navigation, and content.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production using appropriate debugging tools and techniques.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production using appropriate debugging tools and techniques.
* Stay current with SAP UI5, Fiori, and Work Zone technology trends and updates.
Stay current with SAP UI5, Fiori, and Work Zone technology trends and updates.
* Contribute to documentation including technical design specs, solution architecture, and knowledge-sharing guides.
Contribute to documentation including technical design specs, solution architecture, and knowledge-sharing guides.
* Participate in agile practices such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews.
Participate in agile practices such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews.
Required Skills and Experience
* Strong foundation in Computer Science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
Strong foundation in Computer Science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
* Proven experience with SAP UI5 and building responsive, intuitive UIs.
Proven experience with SAP UI5 and building responsive, intuitive UIs.
* Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and the SAPUI5 framework with MVC architecture.
Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and the SAPUI5 framework with MVC architecture.
* Familiarity with SAP Fiori design guidelines, Theme Designer, and Fiori Launchpad configuration.
Familiarity with SAP Fiori design guidelines, Theme Designer, and Fiori Launchpad configuration.
* Hands-on experience integrating with SAP backend systems using OData services and REST APIs.
Hands-on experience integrating with SAP backend systems using OData services and REST APIs.
* Proficiency in configuring and managing SAP Build Work Zone (standard and advanced editions).
Proficiency in configuring and managing SAP Build Work Zone (standard and advanced editions).
* Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and cloud-native development concepts.
Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and cloud-native development concepts.
* Excellent analytical and debugging skills for solving complex UI5 and Work Zone issues.
Excellent analytical and debugging skills for solving complex UI5 and Work Zone issues.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration.
* Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) using project tracking tools
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) using project tracking tools
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