About the Team
It’s an exciting time in technology, and that buzz is felt throughout PetSmart! We are continuing to grow at a faster pace and we want to continue to provide best-in-class experiences for pets and pet parents.
Our Technology team has 6 different departments: Information Security, Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, eCommerce & Marketing Technology, Data and Stores, Services & Supply Chain.
Whether it’s online or in our stores, the work that the IT team does is instrumental in PetSmart’s success. We have a strategic and actionable plan underway and are looking for associates who are just as excited about it as we are.
About the Location
Collaborative & Flexible Work Environment: We believe in fostering growth, teamwork and creativity in a dynamic workplace. This role is based at PetSmart’s Phoenix Home Office, where associates currently enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to work remotely one day per week (a “flex workday” with leader approval), and an expected four days in the office. At PetSmart, you’ll be part of an engaging and supportive environment designed to help you and our teams thrive.
Hybrid Position:
This position is considered to be Hybrid, work is to be done onsite at a PetSmart location and/or from Home.
About the Job
Support the design, development, and maintenance of SAP solutions across SAP environments. As part of the Application Development Team, this person will collaborate with Solution Managers, Architects and Developers to produce high quality solutions to support PetSmart business. The developer will execute the build, test and deployment of the solution to ensure it meets design specification and ultimately the business requirements.
Your goals and responsibilities will include:
- Design, develop, test, and support SAP ABAP solutions based on functional requirements
- Translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications
- Develop RICEF objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms)
- Work on enhancements including User Exits, BADIs, and Enhancement Framework
- Support integration development using IDocs, RFCs, APIs, and web services
- Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning of ABAP programs
- Collaborate with functional teams, Basis, and integration teams for solution delivery
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards
- Assist in production support, troubleshooting, and defect resolution
- Maintain proper technical documentation for developments and changes
- Support migration and modernization efforts (e.g., S/4HANA, cloud adoption)
- Learning agility in a complex SAP Landscape of ECC, BW, SAP BPC , S4HANA, SAP Cloud Platform and Fiori applications
- Works closely with Application Analysts to identify gaps between business requirements, functional design and standard SAP application capabilities and negotiates resolution
- Develops solutions with an understanding of large volume processes/processing and a deep understanding of performance impacts, best practices and approaches
- Works in collaboration with Application analysts and cross functional IS and business teams to design and develop solutions based on business requirements
- Conducts Unit testing and supports all QA and UAT efforts through application readiness, preparation of test environments, creation of data and user profiles, etc
- Works directly with other SAP developers on requirements, design and code reviews Leverages latest coding standards (Object oriented) and techniques in SAP Development but also be able to change/read existing ABAP code.
- Creates technical design for new projects and enhancements to existing projects within SAP IS Retail Solution
- Deploys software changes, regulatory updates, and change requests with appropriate test and back out plans for highly complex changes
Work on multiple concurrent projects, meet business expectations, influence outcomes and maintain stated timelines
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What you’ll bring to the table:
- BA/BS Degree in IT, MIS or business related functional disciple.
- Code Development in SAP MM and merchandising areas.
- Minimum 5 years hands-on experience on SAP Development using ABAP
- Expert level experience in implementing projects in SAP by leveraging one or more of the following:
- Middleware Integration with SAP
- ABAP Workbench
- ABAP Objects
- ALE, BAPI, BADI’s, IDOCs, BDC and ALV Programming
- RFC calls
- OData and CDS Views, AMDP, BOPF
- BRF+
- Exposure to Business Application Studio and/or SAP Web IDE
- Exposure to SAP UI technologies like SAP Fiori, Fiori elements, SAP UI5 and JavaScript
- Familiarity with Cloud Application programming model (CAP) and Restful Application programming model (RAP)
- Expert level experience using SAP ABAP programming tools
- Knowledge of New ABAP syntax, Code inspector, ABAP Test cockpit and ADT
- Exposure to CPI (Cloud Platform Integration) a plus
- Exposure to BW a plus
- Exposure to BPC a plus
- Experience in SAP Portal and HR Development a plus
- Good understanding of MM, IM and FI modules in SAP
- Report and Transaction creation, Interfaces, Enhancements, Conversion Programs, SAP script, and SmartForms, Screen Painter BDC, LSMW, enhancing User Exits
- Ability to address short term tactical requirements without losing site of the longer-range strategic direction
- Self-motivated and disciplined to meet deadlines with speed, accuracy and professional attitude
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent analytical and trouble-shooting skills
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as SAP BTP
Strong functional business process expertise in IS SAP Retail
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About the Culture
At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.
Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.
Our Costa Rica office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:
- Bring your pets to work!
- Free access to UltraPark gym facility
- Learn more about #Life AtPetSmart here: https://careers.petsmart.com/costa-rica#life
- Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/
- Will have medical, dental & vision benefits for all associates
- Offer paid time off including holidays and extra vacation days
PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
