SAP Technical Development Lead

Groundswell

SAP Technical Development Lead overseeing SAP development processes for federal agencies at Groundswell. Responsible for team guidance, project plans, and ensuring SAP solutions meet all standards.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $93,897 - $198,904 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in SAP application development, including leadership in project management, technical oversight, and adherence to software development best practices. Proven ability to mentor teams, drive continuous improvement through Agile methodologies, and ensure high availability and reliability of software solutions.

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SAP Application DevelopmentAgile Development ProcessTechnical Oversight and LeadershipSAP Life Cycle Development ImplementationsSecurity Clearance

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Hard Skills

SAP EWMSAP FISAP TMSAP MMSoftware Development Life CycleCode ReviewError AnalysisTechnical Design ReviewProject PlanningRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTeam LearningCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

DevOps PracticesAgile MethodologiesTechnical Architecture

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Security ClearanceBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

DoW ExperienceCustomer CollaborationProject ReportingPerformance ImprovementSustainability

Tech Stack

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Key responsibilities & impact

Establish development standards, best practices of Software Development Life Cycle and ensure adherence through code reviews
Review and provide guidance on technical designs and recommend improvements for performance and sustainability
Oversee the design, development, integration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of SAP solution.
Provide technical directions a team of SAP developers, including mentoring, and evaluating performance.
Oversee development work according to specifications and project plans, ensuring adherence to requirements, implementation, testing, and integration.
Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of software solutions.
Closely collaborate with the Solution Architect(s) to develop a sound and scalable technical architecture
Drive the continuous improvement process, including agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Participate in customer collaboration efforts aligned with product objectives.
Perform error analysis and removal, and extend, modify, or adapt existing designs.
Contribute to the development of new systems or subsystems
Provides the technical oversight and leadership necessary to accomplish work
Participate in project reviews, and develop project reporting, project planning, issue resolution, and risk mitigation activities
Create technical project schedule, planning tasks, assigning resources to the tasks, and monitoring and tracking progress against plan across technical teams
Prepare progress reports for internal leadership and for customer and monitor project progress
Mitigate risks, address issues, interface with customers, and keep the leadership informed on project status
Develop basis of estimates and program schedule for multiple solution alternatives
Author white papers, root cause analysis, other solution related documentation as needed
Foster a collaborative environment focusing on team learning and development.
Mentor and guide team members as they prepare their deliverables and resolve project issues
Provide support to the management and perform duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual status)
Possess active secret security clearance or candidate must be clearable
15+ years’ experience in SAP application development and demonstrated progressive experience from work as a developer to a leadership position
7+ years direct (hands-on) experience within SAP project (modules include such as EWM, FI, TM, MM, etc)
Minimum 2 full SAP life cycle development implementations
3+ years Agile development process
Current or past DoW experience (i.e. AESIP, LMP, GCSS, GFEBs, etc.) is desired
Travel to customer locations as required
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
Flexible work schedule
On-site gym and childcare option