Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Development and Security Lead to oversee the design, development, and security of our SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud landscape. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for architecting scalable, compliant SAP solutions, managing custom development, integrating third-party systems, and ensuring enterprise-wide security and access governance.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in ABAP, Fiori/UI5, SAP CPI integrations, and SAP security frameworks, combined with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. This role is critical to enabling secure, high-performing SAP platforms that support our core business operations.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days on-site at Verano HQ (224 W. Hill St, Chicago IL).

Verano requires applicants to have permanent United States work authorization (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

SAP Development

• Lead full lifecycle development of custom SAP solutions within the S/4HANA Private Cloud environment.
• Design and implement applications using ABAP, ABAP RAP, and OO ABAP, including Smart Forms and Adobe Forms.
• Develop and maintain Fiori / SAPUI5 applications for modern user interfaces.
• Create and manage CDS Views, OData services, and RESTful APIs using ADT, BOPF, and BRF+.
• Enhance standard SAP functionality through WRICEF objects (Workflows, Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms).
• Utilize SAP tools such as ABAP Workbench, Data Dictionary, Debugger, and tracing tools (SAT, ST05, ST12) for development and performance optimization.
• Design custom module pool programs and manage complex object-oriented development patterns.
• Integrate SAP with third-party systems using SAP CPI and other middleware via IDOCs, BAPIs, RFCs, and flat files.
• Collaborate with functional teams across FI/CO, SD, MM, PP, PM and QM for integrated solution design.
• Lead DevOps processes and oversee transport management to ensure secure, traceable, and compliant deployments.
• Support ongoing system upgrades, migrations, and ensure clean custom code compatibility.

Security Oversight

• Design and govern role-based access control (RBAC) strategies for all SAP systems.
• Ensure compliance with GRC, SOX, and GDPR regulations through proactive controls and continuous monitoring.
• Collaborate with SAP Security and Basis teams to manage authorization objects, composite/single roles, and user provisioning.
• Integrate security requirements into the development lifecycle and manage Segregation of Duties (SoD) risks.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including documentation and remediation planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of SAP technical development experience, focused on S/4HANA or ECC.
• 3+ years of team leadership or senior technical oversight.
• Deep expertise in ABAP, Fiori/UI5, ABAP RAP. BTB and CPI a plus.
• Strong functional knowledge of key SAP modules: FI/CO, SD, MM, PP, and QM.
• Proven experience with CDS views, OData services, performance tuning, and WRICEF development.
• Demonstrated expertise in SAP authorization design, RBAC models, and integration of security best practices into development.
• Experience managing complex SAP landscapes, including integrations and interface architectures.
• Hands-on involvement in multiple SAP full lifecycle implementations, system upgrades, and production support.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP NetWeaver, S/4HANA private cloud architecture, and supporting middleware technologies.
• Effective communicator with the ability to bridge technical and business conversations.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage compliance, change control, and audit readiness.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional enterprise environment with multiple concurrent priorities.
• A collaborative, influential leader with the ability to build consensus and drive outcomes across teams.
• Knowledge of SAP Infrastructure, Basis, and system performance management.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and structured incident/change management processes

Compensation Data

What We Offer: 

Verano Base Pay Range 

$134,00 - $160,00

Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for annual bonus program based on individual and company performance. 

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• 401(k) matching 

• Paid holidays 

• Paid time off 

• Product discounts

Compensation Data

What We Offer: 

Verano Base Pay Range 

$134,00 - $160,00

Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for annual bonus program based on individual and company performance. 

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• 401(k) matching 

• Paid holidays 

• Paid time off 

• Product discounts

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