[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer (SAP Full Stack Developer) @BNSF Railway

Role Description

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

We are seeking experienced SAP professionals with broad technical expertise across the SAP ecosystem. Candidates will be aligned to specific technical areas based on their strengths and experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following domains:

• SAP Full Stack Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain SAP Fiori/UI5 applications and reusable components.
  • Build backend solutions using ABAP (CDS views, AMDP, OData services, RAP).
  • Develop and support integrations using SAP Integration Suite, PO/PI, CPI.
  • Participate in full software development lifecycle and agile practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Functional Analysts, BASIS, Security, Integration).
  • Ensure compliance with SAP security standards and data protection policies.
  • Stay current with SAP innovations (SAP BTP, Build, Workzone, Joule).
  • Support mentoring, code reviews, and architectural decisions.
  • Participate in S/4HANA implementations and custom code migration to SAP BTP.
  • Apply functional knowledge of SAP modules (FICO, SD, MM, HCM/HR, Payroll/Benefits & Timekeeping).
• SAP Infrastructure Engineering
  • Lead design, deployment, and optimization of SAP systems (S/4HANA, HANA, MaxDB, MS SQL Server) across on-prem and cloud (AWS, Azure).
  • Architect scalable, high-availability, cost-effective SAP cloud solutions.
  • Define and enforce SAP security architecture (RBAC, SoD, encryption, IAS/SSO, GRC).
  • Oversee audits, compliance reporting, and security-related projects.
  • Integrate SAP and third-party systems using SAP BTP, Integration Suite, API Management, Analytics Cloud.
  • Automate SAP landscape provisioning and CI/CD pipelines (Terraform, Ansible, LAMA).
  • Implement monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, SAP Cloud ALM, Onapsis, Layer Seven).
  • Manage SAP databases and real-time replication (SLT, DataSphere, Data Services, Data Intelligence).
  • Own SAP change and release lifecycle (transport management, CTS+, emergency change handling).
  • Mentor junior engineers and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and compliance records.
• SAP FI, Sourcing & HR Tech (Functional)
  • Configure and support SAP modules: FICO, SD, MM, HCM (HR, Payroll/Benefits & Timekeeping), SuccessFactors.
  • Lead month-end/year-end closing, reporting, and compliance activities.
  • Design workflows for revenue event approvals, deviation management, cost approvals, customer onboarding.
  • Manage asset-heavy operational models, long-term contracts, freight/leasing revenue cycles, regulatory reporting.
  • Design revenue recognition models (RAR Implementation, SD Billing to RAR Integration).
  • Configure and support Procurement, Inventory, Vendor Management, and integration with Coupa/Apttus/Ariba.
  • Configure and support SAP Payroll (US schemas/rules), Timekeeping, and Benefits.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize sourcing, procurement, and HR processes.
  • Support cross-module integration and third-party recruiting/payroll platforms.
  • Lead workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the US.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in SAP development, infrastructure, or functional modules.
• Proficiency in SAPUI5, ABAP, BW, OData/REST, SAP development tools, SAP Integration Suite, PO/PI, CPI as applicable for role.
• Expertise in SAP systems (S/4HANA, HANA, MaxDB), BTP, Integration Suite, SAP security, SAP GRC as applicable for role.
• Proven ability to configure and support SAP modules aligned to business processes in Finance, Supply Chain, and HR as applicable for role.
• Experience with cross-module integration and third-party platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Certifications in SAP (Fiori/UI5, ABAP, BTP, Integration Suite, HANA), AWS, GRC as applicable for role (preferred).
• Experience with S/4HANA implementations, custom code migration to BTP, ECC to S/4HANA migrations as applicable for role (preferred).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Agile methodologies, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD as applicable for role (preferred).
• Experience with SAP Document Management, Analytics Cloud, event-driven architectures as applicable for role (preferred).
• Experience in regulated environments or industries with compliance requirements (preferred).
• Experience in Rail, Shipping, Airline, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or other Transportation industries (preferred).
• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).

Benefits

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program).
• Generous leave / time off policies.