IT24 Senior ABAP Developer

Getafe AreaFull-timePosted Jul 23, 2026

Job Description:

Senior SAP ABAP Developer

At Airbus Defence & Space, we have to cover various business types, which makes our ERP mission very diverse and challenging. We always design ERP solutions with an end-to-end view to leverage the benefits of ERP integration of data and processes. Therefore, what ultimately counts for us and our internal customers is the collaborative work carried out by multifunctional service and project teams.

To drive and strengthen the digital transformation of Airbus Defence and Space, we are looking for a Senior SAP ABAP Developer for our national EWM systems. Knowledge in EWM is highly desirable. You will be part of our international team, which includes developers with diverse technical expertise at various locations, including Spain, Germany, the UK, and India.

If you are enthusiastic about working in our dynamic environment and are always willing to learn new things about the developments in the SAP product portfolio, we would be delighted to receive your application!

Your benefits

Your tasks and responsibilities

  • Development, testing and maintenance of ABAP code

  • Writing technical documentation

  • Close cooperation with business key users and SAP service or cluster owners

  • Apply and further develop SAP best practices and Golden Rules as well as Airbus development standards

  • Conduct in-depth root cause analysis and quality and performance improvements.

  • Proactive collaboration with international/multifunctional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle in the ERP Competence & Delivery Center

  • Working in an integrated, multidisciplinary and often highly virtual team according to strict schedules

  • Collaboration on S/4 strategies for the future SAP landscape in the national ERP area

  • Guidance and support of the department's junior developers together with the management team

  • Act as a deputy during the manager’s absence

  • Ensure that development guidelines are correctly implemented within the change management process

Desired skills and qualifications

  • 8 years of practical experience in ABAP programming (experience in S/4 HANA desirable)

  • Desirable experience in one of the following SAP modules: EWM, QM, CS.

  • Strong communication skills, both in Spanish and English, are a must

  • Didactic skills and the willingness to guide and coach new colleagues and external employees

  • Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and team spirit

  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team and to complete agreed tasks within specified timeframes

  • Good knowledge of Adobe Forms programming is required

  • Experience with module pool programming, DDIC, ALV, function modules, RFC, BAPI, object-oriented programming (OO), user exit, BAdI, enhancement framework, switch framework, IDOC (EDI&ALE), web services, OData

  • Certifications in the SAP area are an advantage

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE? 

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

  • Vacation days and additional days-off along the year (+35 working days off in total).

  • Attractive salary and compensation package.

  • Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance

  • Collective transport service in some sites.

  • Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

  • On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

  • Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility  initiatives.

  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

  • Special rates in products & benefits.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital <JF-IM-DI>

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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