SAP S/4HANA & BTP Expert Developer

SAP S/4HANA & BTP Expert Developer

Job Description

The University of Geneva has implemented since 1st January 2024 the SAP S/4Hana solution following a "GreenField" approach as well as SAP Analytics Cloud for budget preparation and reporting and SAP BTP for managing integration flows, workflow management and specific applications.

To support the growth of its SAP competence centre and continue developing its digital services, the Steering & e-Administration domain is seeking a SAP Expert Developer specialised in finance, accounting (public sector) and enterprise solutions.

You will join a stimulating environment where the latest SAP technologies are at the heart of the institution's management processes. You will participate in high-visibility projects and contribute to the continuous modernisation of the University’s services. The University of Geneva actively encourages innovation and promotes the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve operational efficiency, development quality, process automation and user support. You will thus have the opportunity to explore and integrate new AI capabilities while respecting institutional standards, security and digital ethics.

We are looking for someone passionate about SAP technologies, curious about digital innovations and motivated to tackle technical challenges within a public organisation recognised for excellence in teaching and research. At the end of the fixed-term contract, a permanent integration within the University’s SAP competence centre, in the form of a permanent contract, will be considered.

Beyond your technical and functional skills, your solution-oriented approach and your ability to unite around best practices will be your major assets. You will regularly collaborate with a wide variety of business and technical stakeholders. In this context, you will contribute to the project’s success and its developments through your rigour and the quality of your work.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:

• Contribute to the maintenance and evolution of products and application components around S/4HANA and BTP by leveraging knowledge of sector best practices and co-constructing the technical solution in collaboration with business analysts, business units and service providers supporting the University,
• Resolve technical issues by proposing standard, consistent and coherent solutions satisfying all stakeholders,
• Be a driver and guarantor of the adoption of SAP best practices and standards,

• Be the SAP S/4HANA IT referent in the following areas:
• SAP backend development (S/4Hana) and frontend (Fiori)
• Development of integration flows and APIs with SAP Integration Suite
• Workflow development with SAP BTP
• Adobe form development

• Identify and monitor various technical topics and tasks in their domain,
• Specify and document IT solutions to be implemented,
• Coordinate and implement IT solutions,
• Perform unit tests before involving business stakeholders,
• Contribute to acceptance testing and production deployment phases,
• Occasionally support and train key users and end users,
• In collaboration with stakeholders (business, service providers, security services and Identity and Access Management), administer SAP S/4Hana and Fiori rights/authorisations,
• Conduct technological watch on SAP S/4Hana and Fiori products and participate in their version upgrades.

Why join the University of Geneva?

- Work in an innovative and stimulating environment.
- Contribute directly to the digital transformation of a leading academic institution.
- Work with the latest generation SAP technologies.
- Develop your skills in cloud, automation and artificial intelligence.
- Join a committed, experienced and collaborative team.
- Benefit from prospects for progression towards a permanent position.

Required qualifications and skills

• University degree in computer science or equivalent, several years of professional experience in SAP development of solutions for accounting and financial management,
• Very good knowledge of SAP backend development tools (S/4Hana) and frontend (Fiori), CDS Views,
• Experience with technologies: Adobe Form, Fiori, SAP Integration Suite and SAP BTP,
• Good experience in writing technical specifications in an SAP environment,
• Experience as a developer on S/4Hana, particularly on FI, SD, MM, FM, GM modules would be a plus,
• Experience in the public sector and/or university environment would be a plus,
• Good analytical skills,
• Teamwork skills, listening skills, open-mindedness, proactivity, conscientiousness and rigour,
• Resistance to stress and periods of high workload,
• Technical English at B2 level desired.

If you match this description, we would be very pleased to receive your application (CV, certificates, diplomas) which will be treated confidentially.

Starting date

As soon as possible.

Contact

Applications including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and copies of work certificates and diplomas combined into a single PDF file must be submitted exclusively online by 26 October 2026 by clicking the button below "Postuler/Apply now".

Additional information

Fixed-term private law contract funded at 100% for 10 months with the possibility of evolving towards a permanent contract at the end of the contract.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

In the interest of gender parity, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.