How to hire a sap/abap developer

How to hire a sap/abap developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sap/abap developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sap/abap developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sap/abap developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a sap/abap developer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a sap/abap developer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a sap/abap developer that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of sap/abap developer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Sap/Abap Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Sap/Abap Developer	Computer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly. They turn the program designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow.	$37-65
   SAP Consultant	An SAP consultant is responsible for analyzing, designing, and configuring new computer software and systems in agreement with their clients' or employer's specifications, as well as create programs, interfaces, and forms. They also check new interfaces to make sure that system workflows are optimized and work well with end-users, then make modifications as requested and get feedback... Show more	$32-56
   Software Consultant	A software consultant is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the technological content and system applications of an organization, ensuring its efficiency and optimal performance. Software consultants design software systems, following clients' specifications and business needs... Show more	$32-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • SAP Abap
   • Sap Hana
   • SQL
   • PI
   • MM
   • OData
   • Sap Fiori
   • Object Oriented Programming
   • User Exits
   • Technical Specifications
   • Business Process
   • SAP ECC
   • EDI

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the necessary extractors and perform the necessary enhancements.
   • Configure the EDI interface for sending the purchase order IDOC to the vendor.
   • Develop reports to send the necessary data like master data to the portal end in terms of XML.
   • Work extensively on administration workbench (AWB).
   • Develop program to search XML messages in interfaces.
   • Key development of the platform for building the wireless UI.

   More sap/abap developer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sap/abap developer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A sap/abap developer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, sap/abap developers' average salary in montana is 34% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sap/abap developers earn 42% less than senior-level sap/abap developers.
   • Certifications. A sap/abap developer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a sap/abap developer's salary.

   Average sap/abap developer salary

   $104,432yearly

   $50.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level sap/abap developer salary

   $79,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average sap/abap developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$132,926	$64
   2	Washington	$119,015	$57
   3	Utah	$113,666	$55
   4	Oregon	$111,631	$54
   5	Louisiana	$108,593	$52
   6	New York	$108,126	$52
   7	Colorado	$106,290	$51
   8	Arizona	$105,254	$51
   9	Texas	$103,484	$50
   10	Oklahoma	$103,101	$50
   11	North Carolina	$102,985	$50
   12	Illinois	$102,865	$49
   13	District of Columbia	$101,851	$49
   14	Missouri	$100,381	$48
   15	Florida	$99,745	$48
   16	New Jersey	$98,870	$48
   17	Massachusetts	$98,812	$48
   18	Georgia	$97,585	$47
   19	Minnesota	$96,359	$46
   20	Tennessee	$95,954	$46

   Average sap/abap developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Zulily	$150,106	$72.17
   2	Bunge	$145,891	$70.14	1
   3	Apple	$144,151	$69.30	15
   4	Palo Alto Networks	$143,524	$69.00	3
   5	Bloomberg	$143,359	$68.92	6
   6	Avid	$139,523	$67.08	1
   7	Costco Wholesale	$139,307	$66.97	1
   8	Cepheid	$139,124	$66.89
   9	Benjamin Moore	$138,289	$66.49
   10	NVIDIA	$137,508	$66.11	1
   11	PVH	$134,041	$64.44
   12	SoCalGas	$133,440	$64.15
   13	Zappos.com	$133,226	$64.05
   14	Ecolab	$132,285	$63.60	9
   15	Walmart	$129,315	$62.17
   16	The Coca-Cola Company	$127,765	$61.43	5
   17	ConocoPhillips	$126,737	$60.93
   18	AmeriGas Propane	$126,692	$60.91
   19	Zurich	$126,499	$60.82	12
   20	Entegris	$126,060	$60.61

4. Writing a sap/abap developer job description

   A sap/abap developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a sap/abap developer job description:

   Sap/abap developer job description example

   NCDOT’s environment services over 6,000 users and includes instances of ECC 6.0, BI 7.0, Business Objects, CRM, Enterprise Portal, Solution Manager, GRC, NWCE and PI. Maintaining a sound production environment for development initiatives while at the same time participating in multiple projects with varying degrees of complexity is key.

   This role requires close collaboration and coordination with the Business departments, SAP Development team, SAP Basis team, SAP Functional team, Network Engineers and Enterprise Architects.

   Description (including, but not limited to):

   • Experience designing, developing and implementing SAP solutions in traditional ABAP development.
   • WRICEFs (workflows, reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, and forms) with both custom development and customizations to existing processes.
   • Experience using the ABAP programming language to modify and enhance SAP standard programs with the SAP enhancement framework.
   • Experience with Data dictionary objects, Reports, Module Pool prog., BADIs, User Exits, Enhancements, BAPIs, RFCs, SAPScript, Conversions, Interfaces.
   • Experience with ABAP Workbench Debugging, BDC, ALE, IDOCS, FI Validations / Subs., Batch proc., Object based dev. utilizing SAP classes and methods.
   • Experience with WebDynpro development.
   • Experience with SAP Solution Manager in the development/support process.
   • Preferred experience with SAP modules: FI/CO/AP/AR/SD/PS.
   • Ability to manage complex projects and tasks.
   • Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   • Experience with SAP HANA.
   • Experience developing SAP Fiori/UI5 apps using SAP Web IDE consuming Gateway OData/Restful APIs, JSON services, and Git.
   • Experience with PI Interface development.
   • Experience developing SAP OData Models using SAP Gateway Service builder and CDS Views.
   • Experience with S/4 HANA.

   
   ***The candidate will work remotely until all staff return to site. At that time the candidate will be expected to work full time onsite.
   ***The candidate will need to use his or her own computer until he or she starts working onsite. When the candidate is working full time on site he or she will be given NCDOT equipment.
   ***The max rate for this position is $150.00/hour.

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5. Post your job

   To find sap/abap developers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any sap/abap developers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level sap/abap developers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sap/abap developer job on Zippia to find and attract quality sap/abap developer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting sap/abap developers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   If your interviews with sap/abap developer applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sap/abap developer

   Once you've found the sap/abap developer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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