Senior BI Backend Developer

Job Description

At KOSTAL we are running individual important BI tools. In this role we need an Senior BI backend developer who is capable to maintain the tools while provide support and guidance to the users.

Main tasks, roles and responsibilities:

• Detailing the solution design in close cooperation with our solution architects.
• Creation of SAP-BW data flows, data models and CDS views.
• Extractor creation/development to SAP and non-SAP applications.
• Implementation of smaller routines in ABAP.
• Creation of programming requests for our internal development team or for external programmers.
• Steering of external consultants and/or developers.

Participation in our S/4Hana / BW4Hana rollout project

Qualifications

Experiences and requirements:

Education:

• University degree within IT or similar

Work experiences – time/seniority/ sector:

• At least 8 years of experience in BI world

Technical/ IT knowledge:

• Expertise in SAP BWonHANA

• • Strong knowledge of SAPBWonHANA architecture and data modeling.
  • Experience with ADSO, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views, and SAP HANA Calculation Views.

• SAP HANA Data Modeling (not a must)

• • Proficiency in native SAP HANA data modeling.
  • Skills in SQL and HANA Script.

• ETL Processes and Data Integration

• • Ability to integrate data from various source systems (both SAP and non-SAP).

• ABAP Development

• • Experience with ABAP particularly for minor custom developments in the SAP BW context (e.g., routines, user exits).

• Experience with Reporting Tools

• • Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Analysis for Office, or other frontend tools integrated with BW.

• Project Experience

• • Experience with implementation, migration, and optimization projects in the SAP BW domain.
  • Ability to design and execute end-to-end architectures.

• Understanding of Business Processes

• • Familiarity with various SAP modules such as FI/CO, SD(preferred), MM, PP, or HR and their data models in BW.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Agile and Traditional Project Management

• • Experience working in agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) as well as traditional waterfall methodologies.
• • Proficiency in creating technical documentation and specifications.
  • Experience with both automated and manual testing processes.

• Documentation and Testing

Language – with level

• Fluent English
• Other languages as per role requirement

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking

• • Ability to analyze complex problems and develop structured solutions.

• Communication Skills

• • Strong ability to interact with business stakeholders, clients, and internal teams.
  • Experience bridging the gap between technical and functional requirements.

• Self-Management and Teamwork

• • Capability to work independently while contributing effectively to team efforts.

• Flexibility and Continuous Learning

• • Willingness to adapt to new technologies and stay updated within the SAP ecosystem.

Additional Information

Why work with us?

• Flexible working conditions with remote work possibility (in-person presence is required from time to time), you can have a real work-life balance
• Modern, newly renovated, sustainable office with parking space and bicycle storage area in the heart of Budapest
• Competitive salary, benefits and compensation packages (Medicover health insurance with dental care, bonuses, an extra day off on your birthday, eyeglasses contribution)
• Supportive, diverse and highly skilled community
• Ability to really make a difference and build new processes from scratch, you can participate in the formation and shape of the BSC processes
• KOSTAL is a dynamically developing company (10-20% yearly growth in the automotive and solar industry), an independent, family-run business which provides much flexibility
• You can enjoy our value-oriented work culture: we are down-to-earth, appreciative, inspiring and innovative

If you are looking for new challenges, we are looking for you! Shape the future of KOSTAL Hungary while building an international career at a 100+ years old German company! Our flexible working conditions and the excellent team at KOSTAL make the perfect place for your ambitions.