Job Description
Your Career
If you're passionate about bringing multiple technologies together to solve real-world business challenges, you’ll be a great fit as an Sr Staff IT Software Engineer, SAP ABAP on the Enterprise Applications team at Palo Alto Networks.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Business Systems Analysts and architects to understand business requirements, define technical solutions, create detailed technical specifications, and implement those solutions—primarily focused on SAP S/4HANA.
We're looking for an Sr Staff IT Software Engineer, SAP ABAP to lead the design and development of our next-generation Sales and Distribution, Material Management, Hardware Shipping, Subscription Billing, Record to Report (R2R), Revenue, and Customer Master modules. You’ll help drive various initiatives across these domains while owning the SAP Order to Cash and Record to Report processes, as well as integrations with partners and SaaS systems that support our broader business functions.
As we continue to transform our software delivery model to be more agile, you'll bring a collaborative, customer-focused approach—working across cross-functional teams, BSAs, and engineers to align on clear, strategic solutions.
Your Impact
Own and drive the technical design of Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation On-Prem, Hardware, and SaaS business models—ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with industry best practices
Lead the design and development process with a focus on engineering efficiency and continuous product delivery
Design and implement RICEFW objects to ensure production readiness across Order to Cash (O2C), Material Management (MM), Record to Report (R2R), Revenue, and custom integration areas
Deliver solutions using SAP standard APIs, import programs, or custom interfaces—including BAPI, BADI, custom extensions, and workflow—leveraging both real-time and batch processing based on transaction volume
Develop and support integrations using modern cloud technologies, including B2B APIs and EDI solutions
Implement process improvements that streamline operations, eliminate redundancies, and enhance the internal user experience
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
Maintenance and Support
Proactively monitor system performance and resolve issues to minimize downtime and user impact
Conduct regular audits of data quality and integrity, implementing corrective actions as needed
Provide ongoing support and user training to ensure effective adoption and utilization of SAP solutions
Best Practices and Documentation
Define and uphold best practices for SAP development, configuration, and deployment
Maintain thorough and up-to-date documentation on system configurations, processes, and technical procedures
Collaboration and Leadership
Partner with cross-functional teams—including IT, Engineering, and Business—to align SAP capabilities with organizational goals
Mentor junior SAP engineers and provide technical leadership on complex projects
Qualifications
Your Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BE/B.Tech) or an equivalent technical discipline is required; equivalent military experience is also welcome
8+ years of overall experience in SAP S/4HANA, with strong programming expertise in ABAP, Fiori (UI5), OData Services, SQL, and Java; Python is a plus
Hands-on experience delivering technical solutions in SAP SD and SAP FI modules, with a solid understanding of Order to Cash (O2C) and Record to Report (R2R) processes
Proven ability to design and build high-performance, scalable, and resilient distributed systems
Experience working in complex, multi-stack integration environments using tools such as SnapLogic, SAP PI, and REST APIs
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across global locations
Technical Skills
Minimum of 6+ years developing and maintaining scalable systems on the SAP S/4HANA platform
5–8 years of experience with enterprise software development, SDLC, and Agile methodologies
End-to-end project experience across O2C, R2R, Revenue processes, and third-party integration systems
Strong understanding of system architecture and product design principles
Ability to craft creative technical solutions to solve complex problems
Self-motivated, quality-driven, and customer-focused mindset
Proven ability to attract, retain, and lead top engineering talent
Experience delivering high-scale, enterprise-grade solutions
Hands-on expertise with SAP methodologies including ASAP and SOLMAN-based deployments, as well as SAP Best Practices
Certifications
SAP Certified Technical Specialist (preferred)
Additional SAP certifications are a plus
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Thrives both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Stays up-to-date with technology trends and brings a forward-thinking approach to systems design and operations
Additional Information
The Team
Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within Information Technology is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You’ll be joined with the brightest minds in technology, creating, building, and supporting tools that enable our global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $0 - $0/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes