Application Developer

About The Company

RBB Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg is a prominent public broadcasting organization serving the Berlin and Brandenburg regions. As part of the ARD consortium, RBB is committed to delivering high-quality, independent media content across various platforms, including radio, television, and digital media. The organization emphasizes innovation, integrity, and social responsibility, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. RBB's internal IT department plays a crucial role in supporting the organization’s digital infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and enabling the delivery of compelling content to its audiences.

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated SAP Application Developer specializing in Human Capital Management (HCM) to join our internal IT service team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical SAP HCM modules, supporting and enhancing our HR-related systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining SAP HCM applications across various functions such as payroll, time management, and personnel administration. You will collaborate closely with business departments to translate their requirements into effective technical solutions, contributing significantly to our ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the transition to SAP H4S4. The role is flexible regarding location, with Cologne being the preferred base, but Leipzig, Potsdam, Hamburg, or remote work arrangements are also available, providing a balanced work environment tailored to individual needs.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a comparable IT qualification, complemented by extensive professional experience. Key qualifications include:

• In-depth knowledge of SAP development, including ABAP/4 and ABAP OO programming languages.
• Proficiency in customizing and developing SAP HCM modules, especially Personnel Administration (PA), Time Management (PT), Organizational Management (OM), and Payroll (PY).
• Experience with SAP HCM on S/4HANA or H4S4 platforms, including migration projects.
• Strong ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions and ensure their proper implementation.
• Excellent communication skills in German, with a minimum proficiency level of C1.
  
  

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing, designing, implementing, and providing ongoing support for SAP HCM applications, ensuring optimal functionality across payroll, time management, and personnel administration modules.
• Performing independent customization of SAP HCM modules and developing ABAP programs, reports, and interfaces to meet organizational needs.
• Engaging in solution-oriented consulting by actively communicating with business units, analyzing their requirements, and proposing practical, sustainable technical solutions.
• Contributing your expertise to IVZ projects, particularly in the context of the ongoing transition to SAP H4S4, supporting system upgrades and migration efforts.
  
  

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being and professional growth:

• Flexible work arrangements, including part-time options and remote work, to promote work-life balance.
• Competitive salary based on Group C of our pay scale, complemented by vacation pay, family allowance, and a company pension plan.
• Generous vacation entitlement of 31 days per year, along with subsidies for public transportation passes.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development through internal and external training programs, including the ARD-ZDF Media Academy and expanding e-learning resources.
• Health and wellness initiatives such as break yoga sessions and sports groups to promote a healthy lifestyle.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

RBB Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively promote equal opportunities and a bias-free work environment, valuing different life experiences and perspectives as assets. We strive to increase gender diversity and encourage applications from women, particularly for this position. Additionally, we prioritize applications from individuals with severe disabilities or those of equivalent status, offering preferential consideration when qualifications are comparable. Our organization is dedicated to ensuring fairness and equality in all employment practices.