Senior Professional System-Engineer (w/m/d) mit Schwerpunkt ABAP-Entwicklung

About Us

We are developing the future of social services! As the operational IT service provider for the Federal Employment Agency (BA), the IT System House operates one of Germany's largest IT landscapes at its main location in Nuremberg/Fürth and at various locations nationwide. With over 100 in-house IT applications, 180,000 networked PC workstations, and the associated infrastructure, we are constantly evolving this landscape.

We are looking for a Senior Professional System Engineer (w/m/d) with a focus on ABAP Development for our locations in Nuremberg/Fürth, Berlin, Chemnitz, Düsseldorf, Hanover, Krefeld, Lübeck, Mainz.

• Start Date: Immediately
• Reference Code: 2026_E_000518
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: TE III (A 11) -- according to the collective agreement of the BA (TV-BA)

Work Environment:

You will be employed as an IT Engineer within the IT System House under the collective agreement.

Possible work locations for this opening are: Nuremberg/Fürth, Berlin, Chemnitz, Düsseldorf, Hanover, Krefeld, Lübeck, Mainz. Please indicate your preferred work location(s) in your application.

You will become part of the Logistics Products unit within the ERP department of the IT System House. We operate one of the largest integrated ERP systems in the public sector. Your new team is responsible for the technical and functional support, maintenance, and regular functional and technical development of the IT procedures in this area.

Our procedures support the core processes of our own employees, particularly in procurement, inventory management, real estate management, IT steering processes, and project management. We utilize both standard software products (e.g., SAP) and in-house developments.

Your team offers a diverse and varied work environment. Collaboration is highly flexible, with a good mix of on-site and mobile work.

If terms like RE-FX and PS within the ERP system pique your interest, you've come to the right place! Individual training is also available to deepen your understanding. We look forward to your application!

Flexibility is as important to us at the IT System House as personal interaction within the team: Therefore, we offer the possibility to work up to 80 percent from home.

Tasks and Activities:

The EFA (Electronic Facility and Asset Management) IT procedure ensures a holistic IT solution to support the BA's infrastructure management. The procedure provides a comprehensive view of the BA's real estate portfolio (owned and leased properties) with building-related, control-relevant information as a basis for strategic and operational management of the BA's real estate.

The operational management of EFA includes the functional and technical operation of SAP modules RE-FX and PS, numerous interfaces, and a VE-Link server (technical operation and support of the application), as well as technical and functional development due to manufacturer updates or new technologies (conversion to S/4 HANA, implementation of technical improvements and functional requirements regarding module functions).

We are seeking a Senior Professional System Engineer with a focus on ABAP Development to design, develop, and test the IT procedure according to the requirements of the client and users. You will work in an interdisciplinary team to ensure software quality and reliability. You will also collaborate closely with clients, users, and interface partners. The team organizes its tasks based on Scrum and SAFe (agile software development methodologies).

Your future responsibilities will primarily include the independent execution of the following tasks and guiding others:

• Planning, administration, and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructures: specifically related to the SAP system (modules RE-FX and PS).
• Analysis of system requirements and performance data.
• Development, customizing, testing, updating, and monitoring of software, as well as updating and monitoring hardware (so-called Early-Morning Checks).
• Identification and resolution of system problems.
• Ensuring system availability and security.
• Implementing manufacturer notes for error correction (so-called OSS messages).
• Concept, implementation, testing, and documentation of enhancements (customer-specific developments: BADIs, Enhancements, User Exits, Reports) for the ERP system.

Qualifications:

• University degree or comparable qualification (preferred fields: Computer Science, Business Informatics).
• Several years of relevant professional experience.
• Or a comparable profile.

You will further impress us with:

• In-depth knowledge in the development/customizing and/or operation of software solutions and infrastructures.
• In-depth knowledge in troubleshooting software solutions and/or infrastructures.
• In-depth knowledge of the ABAP programming language and in customizing software solutions and infrastructures.
• In-depth knowledge of the following tools and technologies:
  • Web Technology/XML
  • Portal and FIORI Technology
  • ABAP (Basics, Dialog Programming, List Processing), ABAP OO, ABAP Unit Tests
  • SAP ABAP Workbench, ABAP Web Dynpro and Dictionary, and SAP Interfaces
  • SAP EP/Integration of Non-SAP Sources
  • SAP Forms (Adobe, Smartforms)
  • SAP Basis Products (e.g., SolMan, Interfaces, SAP GUI, etc.)
  • REST Services
  • UI5 Frontend Development, PO/Interface Development,
  • AIF Interface Development, Configuration, and Monitoring, SoapUI
  • CDS Views
• Basic knowledge of S/4 HANA.
• Basic knowledge of SAP RE-FX and PS.

Additionally, the following skills will help you succeed in your new role:

• Basic knowledge of Scrum and SAFe.
• Basic knowledge of financial processes and budget management (SAP FI, PSM, PSCD), budget release, account assignment, etc.
• Basic knowledge of using JIRA and Confluence ticket and steering systems.
• Basic knowledge of real estate management.
• A high degree of self-organization and personal responsibility.
• Very good communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer:

• An interesting technical work environment.
• Structured onboarding with competent guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Attractive pay according to the collective agreement of the Federal Employment Agency.
• Potentially a higher starting salary depending on prior experience.
• Payment of additional salary components (e.g., annual special payment, possibly additional monthly allowances).
• Flexible working time models.
• Personnel policies that promote work-life balance and support employees, e.g., through occupational health management.
• Additional company pension plan, option for salary sacrifice, and capital-forming benefits.
• Numerous opportunities and offers to utilize and develop your skills, e.g., various personnel development programs, individual coaching, and up to 20 days of internal and external training per year.
• For people with disabilities, we ensure an accessible work environment so they can optimally utilize their skills.

We particularly welcome applications from women. We especially encourage applications from severely disabled individuals and those with equivalent status. We firmly believe that every person is valuable and can contribute their skills and talents. Through our inclusion agreement, we, as the Federal Employment Agency employer, actively promote inclusion and diversity: Every 10th employee is a person with a severe disability or equivalent status! This gives us extensive experience, e.g.,

• in shaping the work environment: our technical consultants assess the individually necessary workstation equipment and support you with disability-specific equipment for your future workplace.
• in respectful interaction through close collaboration with our severely disabled representatives.

We offer not just a job, but also the opportunity to develop your career with us and to further your education. Our office buildings are easily accessible by public transport or private car. We offer various health promotion measures through our occupational health management.

Our trusted contact person for severely disabled individuals, Mr. Detlef Jelitsch, is available at +49 911 179-5580 for any questions before and during the entire application process.

Remuneration is based on job level III TV-BA.

Please note that you will be vetted according to the Security Vetting Act (SÜG) after an offer of employment.

Any necessary interviews may be conducted via Skype for Business.

Unfortunately, applications from companies or related offers for external services cannot be considered within the scope of this job posting.

As part of the public service, we are obligated to comply with procurement regulations and refer you to the federal procurement platform for tenders.

Further information can be found at www.ba-it-systemhaus.de/karriere.

Contact and Application:

Please apply online with complete application documents (see "FAQ" section).

Application Deadline: 09.03.2026

Your Contacts:

• For application process questions: Ms. Andrea Syga, +49 911 179-5866
• For technical questions: Ms. Helga Schneider, +49 911 179-4329

Further information about the IT System House can be found at www.ba-it-systemhaus.de, career opportunities at www.ba-it-systemhaus.de/karriere, and about the collective agreement at arbeitsagentur.de/ba-tarifvertrag.

The Federal Employment Agency is an employer that promotes equal opportunities and diversity among its employees. We also support the employment of people with disabilities. We have received repeated recognition for this exemplary personnel policy.

Benefits: Accessibility, Company Canteen, Career Opportunities, Coaching Offers, Company Pension Plan, Comprehensive Onboarding, Employee Discounts, Flexible Working Hours, Good Public Transport Links, Health Promotion Offers, Home Office, Modern Work Environment, Permanent Position, Study Support, Training Opportunities.

Salary: EUR 4,284 - (No Max Salary specified)

Remote Model: Hybrid

Country Code: de