SAP HCM Custom Object Developer

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

1d•$82,700 - $209,300

About The Position

The SAP HCM Custom Object Developer is responsible for supporting the technical design, build, testing, and deployment of custom solutions within the SAP HCM and Payroll environment. This role requires strong hands‑on ABAP development skills and the ability to translate approved functional designs into scalable, high‑quality technical components. The developer will work closely with SAP HCM functional consultants, integration developers, and other technical resources to ensure custom objects meet business requirements and follow established development standards. You will support the full development lifecycle—from reviewing functional specifications and creating detailed technical designs to executing unit tests, resolving defects, supporting integration activities, and preparing custom developments for deployment. This role requires strong problem‑solving abilities, an understanding of SAP HCM data structures, and the ability to collaborate across functional and technical teams.

Requirements

4+ years of SAP ABAP development experience
Experience developing custom solutions within SAP HCM and/or Payroll environments
Demonstrated experience building and supporting reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, workflows, and related custom components
Ability to interpret functional specifications and convert them into robust technical designs
Strong debugging and problem‑resolution skills
Understanding of SAP HCM data structures, technical architecture, and integration points
Experience supporting development through all phases of testing and deployment
Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially when working with functional and integration teams
Must be a US Citizen
Eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

SAP CPI / Integration Suite experience is a plus, particularly with API‑based integrations and cloud integration flows

Responsibilities

Review functional design specifications and translate them into detailed technical designs
Design, develop, and enhance SAP HCM custom objects using ABAP
Develop and support custom reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, workflows, and other technical components
Collaborate with functional teams to clarify requirements and ensure technical designs align with approved functional specifications
Perform technical/unit testing, code validation, and prepare solutions for functional testing
Troubleshoot and resolve defects identified during functional, integration, regression, and end‑to‑end testing
Provide remediation support through retesting and defect closure cycles
Develop and maintain technical design documents, development specifications, and testing artifacts
Support transport management, deployment activities, and production readiness efforts
Collaborate with integration developers where custom objects connect to SAP or external systems
Leverage SAP CPI / SAP Integration Suite where applicable, especially for integration-related custom solutions