SAP System Developer
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Section Lead or senior System Developer, the SAP System Developer is responsible for delivering intermediate-complexity technical solutions across Manitoba Hydro's SAP landscape, including ECC, S/4HANA, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). You will participate in requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of SAP applications, with an emphasis on modern SAP development practices and S/4HANA-aligned extensibility.
You will develop, enhance, and support ABAP-based and cloud-based components, ensuring adherence to established technical standards, security requirements, and development governance as defined by the SAP Technical Services Lead. This includes working with CDS views, Fiori elements, BTP services, and integration frameworks that support Manitoba Hydro's digital transformation and cloud modernization initiatives.
The SAP System Developer collaborates with functional analysts, senior developers, and platform specialists to troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and contribute to continuous improvement of SAP systems. The role requires the ability to work with moderate independence, mentor junior developers, and contribute to technical solutioning while maintaining alignment with enterprise architecture, integration patterns, and best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Consult with business partners, business systems analysts, and senior developers to analyze requirements, design technical solutions, prepare estimates, and support the development, testing, and implementation of new or modernized SAP applications across ECC, S/4HANA, and SAP BTP.
- Code, test, debug, install, and document programming objects of moderately complex nature using ABAP, CDS views, SAP Fiori, and S/4HANA-aligned development frameworks such as RAP.
- Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective changes to ensure stable and secure operation of SAP systems.
- Optimize the performance, maintainability, and usability of SAP programs and services, contributing to reduced operational costs and improved system efficiency.
- Participate in the execution of SAP development projects, including working-level programming, technical analysis, and support for S/4HANA transition and cloud-based initiatives.
- Follow established SAP development standards, security practices, and clean-core principles, and recommend refinements to development procedures, tools, and methodologies.
- Participate in the creation and upkeep of technical documentation, including requirements definitions, design specifications, development objects, test plans, and effort estimates.
- Collaborate with integration, Basis, and security teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, technical governance, and SAP Technical Services Lead directives.
- Keep current with SAP technologies and industry developments, including S/4HANA extensibility, SAP BTP services, SAP development tools, automation frameworks, and modern database techniques.
- Provide support during major system upgrades, enhancements, or revisions, including participation in standby or after-hours activities when required.
Qualifications:
- A four year degree in Computer Science from a university of recognized standing with two years of programming and systems analysis experience;
OR - A two year diploma in Computer Programming Technology from an institute of recognized standing and four years of programming and systems analysis experience.
- Ability to interpret business problems or processes with project originators and develop appropriate technical solutions in close liaison with business partners, business analysts, and senior developers.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels.
- Ability to research software development tools, techniques, and emerging SAP technologies and make appropriate recommendations.
- Knowledge of core SAP development environments and tools is required. This includes ABAP, ABAP Objects, ABAP Web Dynpro, Adobe Interactive Forms, SAP Enterprise Services, and Workflow, as well as S/4HANA-aligned development concepts such as CDS views, OData services, and development using Eclipse/ABAP Development Tools (ADT).
- Working knowledge of a System Development Lifecycle methodology (such as waterfall, Agile, or object-oriented approaches) and its supporting tools.
- Ability to accurately estimate, develop, test, and deploy development tasks of moderate complexity.
- Ability to make sound decisions and take prompt action relating to problem resolution and enhancement delivery in SAP applications.
- Competent in computer languages, relational databases, operating systems, and tools required to support and deliver SAP applications.
- Knowledge of JavaScript, SAP Fiori/UI5 custom development, SAP Screen Personas, SAP BTP services, or S/4HANA extensibility frameworks (e.g., RAP) is an asset.
Salary Range
This is a progressive classification (System Developer I-II). Classification and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
System Developer I - $30.32-$40.63 Hourly, $58,095.96-$77,854.66 Annually
System Developer II - $37.85-$52.37 Hourly, $72,521.80-$100,347.78 Annually
System Developer I - $30.32-$40.63 Hourly, $58,095.96-$77,854.66 Annually
System Developer II - $37.85-$52.37 Hourly, $72,521.80-$100,347.78 Annually
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Note: This employment opportunity is advertised on Manitoba Hydro's career website, and all candidates wishing to apply must do so using our online application system. Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
Application deadline: APRIL 6, 2026.
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