SAP Developer / Integration Consultant (Permanent | Remote-first, Germany-based) Location: Germany (remote-first, 1x/month onsite in Essen or Duisburg) Contract Type: Full-time, permanent (German employment contract) Start Date: ASAP Languages: German (basic working proficiency), English (professional) About the Role We are currently supporting a leading German organization in hiring a SAP Developer / Integration Consultant to strengthen their internal HR Tech & Payroll integration capabilities. You will join a cross-functional team responsible for maintaining and developing complex interfaces between SAP and Workday ( Other third party ). This is a permanent in-house position with a remote-first setup — ideal for candidates seeking long-term stability and the opportunity to work on high-impact internal systems, rather than external client projects. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain SAP-side integrations within a complex, heavily customised system landscape Support existing HR and Payroll processes by ensuring reliable SAP Workday data flows Collaborate closely with both SAP and Workday teams (structurally separate but working in tandem) Gradually take ownership of key interfaces and serve as a backup to the current senior SAP integration expert Contribute to reducing risk by increasing internal redundancy and improving continuity in critical system integrations Must-Have Skills: Strong SAP development experience (e.g., ABAP, custom module work) Solid understanding of SAP integrations, especially in HR or Payroll environments Comfortable navigating complex system architectures Based in Germany (due to employment, tax, and team structure requirements) Nice-to-Have Skills: Prior exposure to Workday integrations is a strong plus Basic German language skills (English-only candidates may face communication barriers in this team) Ability and willingness to grow into a cross-system integration lead role over time What You’ll Achieve in the First 6 Months Get up to speed with the internal integration landscape across SAP HR, Workday, and proprietary systems Learn the internal tools and configuration approaches used by the team Begin contributing independently to SAP-side integration development Serve as a reliable support for the existing senior SAP integration expert Challenges & Environment This is not a greenfield role. The integration environment is mature and complex, with deep customisations and dependencies. The ideal candidate will bring patience, curiosity, and strong problem-solving skills to navigate this structure and add long-term value. Why Join? Remote-first culture : Only 1 day/month required onsite Stable, in-house position in a well-established organisation (27,000) employees Exposure to Workday : A rare chance to deepen your skills in a fast-growing HCM ecosystem Long-term opportunity : Become a key internal integration expert or future systems architect Visible impact : This role directly supports HR and payroll continuity across the business