SAP Development Lead

SeaWorld•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The SAP Development Lead serves as the technical lead and subject matter expert for SAP S/4HANA development at United Parks. This role is responsible for the design, development, and ongoing optimization of SAP solutions supporting enterprise business operations. The position provides hands-on technical leadership across SAP S/4HANA, ABAP, SAP BTP, and integration technologies, while ensuring solutions align with SAP clean core principles and United Parks’ long-term ERP roadmap. The SAP Development Lead partners closely with functional teams, IT leadership, and external vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing SAP solutions that support business transformation and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Extensive SAP development experience with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA
Deep expertise in ABAP for SAP HANA
Strong experience with SAP Integration Suite, PI, and enterprise integrations
Demonstrated experience supporting SAP data migration and system modernization initiatives

Nice To Haves

SAP Certified Development Specialist – ABAP for SAP HANA
S/4HANA Cloud Record of Achievement
Managing Clean Core for SAP certification
Experience leveraging SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical lead for SAP S/4HANA development initiatives across the enterprise
Own technical architecture decisions related to SAP custom development, enhancements, and integrations
Provide expert guidance on SAP clean core strategy, ensuring long-term system stability and upgrade readiness
Lead hands-on development using ABAP for SAP HANA, including custom objects, reports, enhancements, interfaces, and forms
Design and implement SAP S/4HANA solutions aligned with best practices and business requirements
Support SAP BTP-based development and extension scenarios to minimize core customization
Design and support integrations using SAP Integration Suite, PI, and related middleware
Oversee data migration and transformation activities related to S/4HANA implementations and enhancements
Ensure data integrity, performance optimization, and secure data flows across systems
Partner with SAP functional leads (Finance, Supply Chain, HR, etc.) to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Act as a trusted technical advisor to business stakeholders and IT leadership
Coordinate with external consultants and implementation partners as needed
Establish and enforce SAP development standards, documentation, and code quality practices
Review technical designs and code to ensure performance, security, and scalability
Support production systems, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement