[Hiring] Senior Staff Software Engineer @Fivetran

Role Description

Fivetran and dbt Labs are building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies. Fivetran's SAP connectors move enterprise data out of SAP and into modern data platforms. We're looking for an all-round SAP specialist who combines strong ABAP skills with deep knowledge of SAP outbound interfacing. You'll work on the interfaces and data extraction mechanisms that let Fivetran reliably pull data from SAP ECC and S/4HANA systems, and you'll help customers and internal teams get the most out of them.

You will be the SAP specialist within a team of Java developers. Your knowledge and input is crucial to the success of this team.

Technologies You’ll Use

• ABAP programming using traditional SAPGUI as well as Eclipse (or other IDE)
• Databases (HANA/Oracle/etc)
• Cloud environments (AWS/GCP/MS)
• AI tools Claude/Codex

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance ABAP components (function modules, classes, CDS views, and enhancements) to drive scalable outbound data extraction from SAP systems.
• Own and modernize internal SAP test environments to accelerate feature development for current connectors and upcoming public cloud / BTP integrations.
• Architect robust outbound interfaces leveraging OData, standard and generic DataSources, ODP/ODQ delta frameworks, and RFC connections.
• Optimize data throughput and reliability across ECC and S/4HANA landscapes by diagnosing and resolving extraction performance bottlenecks and delta synchronization issues.
• Analyze underlying SAP database structures (HANA and traditional DBs) to unlock efficiency gains and streamline data pipeline performance.
• Partner closely with engineering, support, and customers to translate complex business requirements into elegant technical architectures.
• Deliver end-to-end support for enterprise clients by troubleshooting complex connectivity, authorization, and configuration challenges in customer SAP environments.
• Establish technical design standards, interface specifications, and best practice documentation for internal and external knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging SAP technologies—including SAP Datasphere and BTP—to keep Fivetran’s connectors at the forefront of modern data integration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on SAP development experience, with strong ABAP skills (classic and modern ABAP, ABAP OO, ABAP for HANA)
• Deep knowledge of SAP outbound interfacing:
• OData (v2 and v4): service design, SEGW, performance, and security
• SAP extractors: standard and generic DataSources, delta handling, ODP/ODQ, CDS-based extraction
• RFC: function modules, BAPIs, destinations, and tRFC/qRFC
• Solid working knowledge of both SAP ECC and S/4HANA, including the differences in data models and extraction options between them
• Good knowledge of databases: SQL, query performance and tuning, SAP HANA, and relational database concepts
• Understanding of SAP data models and key modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD)
• Experience with SAP authorizations and technical user/role setup for interfaces
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders
• Fluent in English
• Experience in code reviews, design, troubleshooting and testing
• Ability to use conversational AI systems (like Claude, ChatGPT, and internal chatbots) to support researching, authoring, reviewing, and synthesizing various SDLC artifacts such as TDDs, PRDs, Postmortems, Test Plans, and Proposals

Bonus Skills

• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including connecting SAP to cloud data platforms
• Java development experience
• Familiarity with data integration/ELT tools and data warehousing concepts
• Knowledge of SLT, SAP Datasphere, BW and SAP BTP

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Generous paid time away from work, including paid vacation or flexible/unlimited vacation depending on role and country, plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave, paid holidays, including a year-end Global Week of Rest, and volunteer days off.
• RSU stock grants
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.