Lead ABAP Developer Job - Portland, Oregon

Lead ABAP Developer
Company: NW Natural Location: 220 NW 2nd Ave Portland, Oregon   97209 Salary: $69,500.00 - $100,800.00/Yearly Employment Type: Full-Time Travel Level: Light Education Level: Bachelors
Job Description
Lead ABAP Developer Information Services; Portland Full-Time; Regular Posting # 50021526 NW Natural offers a Systems Analysis/Development Information Services Specialist 3 opportunity to interested applicants. The following is a summary of the position specifics along with the overarching job description. POSITION SPECIFICS Purpose of Position: NW Natural offers an Information Services/Systems Analysis – Lead Developer opportunity, focusing on design, development and maintenance of ABAP data requests out of ECC 6.0, including maintenance and design of all BI Data Extractors for the BI/BW Landscape. Position will be responsible for analyzing requests to determine the SAP data source for new data/reporting requests that fit into the current and future SAP technology landscape. Position will also be responsible for maintenance and support of various SAP modules where ABAP programming is required. Position Essential Functions: Majority of duties performed, but not meant to be all-inclusive or to prevent other duties from being assigned. 1. Provides technical leadership for BI/BW data extractor programs from ECC 6.0. 2. Provides creative and technical solutions through the development of new ideas and application design approaches to meet customer needs with SAP. 3. Works with BI/BW team to evaluate the reporting/data needs for projects, and models production processes and work-flows in ECC 6.0 to supply necessary data elements needed for BI/BW. 4. Effectively communicate the overall BI/BW Data Extractor design to IS team members and customers. 5. Review requirements, design and code for Data Extractor application development projects. 6. Ability to define problems, select and organize information, present recommendations and identify alternative solutions to satisfy customer information needs. Position Qualifications (In addition to required job description elements provided below): • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree/experience. • 5 years experience as an IT application developer. • Experience designing and implementing in the following areas required :  ABAP Data Extractors  SAP ABAP Programs • Experience designing and implementing in the following areas preferred:  iSeries  PCad  BizTalk • Ability to function in a highly cohesive team environment to complete department goals and act independently to accomplish personal responsibilities. • Proven leadership abilities with evidence from other teams or projects. • Requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills. • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Systems Analysis/Development Information Services Specialist 3 Job Code: 558233 General Purpose Conducts analysis, creates system specifications, develops, tests and/or implements engineering, scientific and business applications, operating systems, security systems, and/or file/database servers. Utilizes existing or new technology in the automation of processes. Evaluates software packages and provides recommendations to management. Competencies • Technical skills including programming, installation, configuration, or data base management. • Analysis and design skills involving ability to gather data on systems issues, define alternative approaches, assess business impact, recommend cost effective solutions, and develop and implement those solutions. • Project management skills, ability to develop and monitor work agreements and budgets, and to determine specifications, schedules, and deliverables. • Communication and interpersonal skills for consulting with users to understand needs, define requirements, and provide effective solutions. • Knowledge of current technologies, tools, applications, and vendors. Understanding of Company's existing IS environment and of applicable Company policies, practices, and procedures. Decision Making/Impact • Determines appropriate analysis, modeling methods and techniques for obtaining results. • Provides input and recommendations regarding new technologies and system solutions for meeting business needs. Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent combination of education and technical experience resulting in proven systems skills. Special Requirements May require travel. Level 3 Under general guidance performs complex assignments lacking precedent and requiring creativity. Serves as an expert in the discipline, provides advice or functional direction, and/or assumes a lead role in the work group. Discipline: Systems Analysis & Development Activities related to analyzing and evaluating existing and proposed systems, developing and/or modifying procedures to solve business problems using automated systems, preparing detailed specifications from which programs may be written. Includes development and implementation of systems including testing and debugging of applications. Annual Salary Range: $69,500-$100,800 (Grade 21) depending on qualifications Application Process: Send complete application with cover letter and resume to: NW Natural Attn: Employment 220 NW 2nd Ave Portland, Or 97209 Deadline: July 16, 2010 Please visit our website, www.nwnatural.com for application instructions.
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