Senior ABAP Developer - Lead Specialist

Position: Senior ABAP Developer - Lead Specialist

Location: Spain

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities
 

At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com

Role

In the Development & Core HR department, within Applications Services, we are currently recruiting an ABAP Lead Specialist developer. We are searching someone who is a proactive and collaborative developer and who has experience working with business users supporting and adapting reliable, consistent and fit to purpose HR applications.

In addition to the tasks common to all Strada employees, the specific tasks for this position are:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex SAP solutions using ABAP, SmartForms, SAPscripts, and workflows — with a focus on Payroll, Time Management, and compliance with legal reporting requirements.
• Solve advanced technical issues across the SAP landscape, optimize performance, and implement enhancements that align with customer needs and business goals.
• Collaborate with functional teams on solution design and documentation, defining data models, application flows, and ensuring solutions are scalable and maintainable.
• Lead integrated testing efforts and ensure quality, reliability, and compliance of developed solutions.
• Act as a technical mentor and reference point for the team — providing coaching, support, and sharing expertise through training and documentation.
• Contribute to service and platform improvements by promoting best practices, reusable components, and innovative approaches that enhance quality and efficiency.
• Ensure effective task management and profitability tracking, with a structured approach to project execution and continuous service optimization.

Required Skills:

Experience:

• 6–8 years of SAP ABAP development experience, ideally within complex HCM or Payroll environments.

Education:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of SAP architecture and ABAP programming.
• Experience with SmartForms, SAPscripts, workflows, and database design.
• Familiarity with SAP HCM and/or euHReka platform is a strong advantage.
• Solid grasp of software development best practices, performance optimization, and risk mitigation.

Soft Skills & Leadership:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and support team members.
• Excellent planning, time management, and decision-making capabilities.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a proactive, solution-driven approach.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental),