Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!
Senior ABAP Developer- Port Melbourne (VIC)
The Role
This newly created role offers the opportunity to shape the future of SAP development at the Bega Group. As the Senior ABAP Developer, you will play a critical part in delivering high‑quality solutions, supporting business‑critical applications, and enabling continuous improvement across the enterprise. You will work closely with Solution Architects, Functional Consultants, Integration Specialists and wider business stakeholders to design, develop and optimise SAP functionality.
With a strong pipeline of projects and BAU work, this role gives you the chance to influence system design, uplift development standards, solve complex technical problems, and contribute to Bega’s ongoing digital and process transformation.
Our Port Melbourne site is not only the home of Vegemite it is also the home of other Australian iconic products, such as Bega Peanut Butter, Bega Simply Nuts, Zoosh and Cream Cheese. VEGEMITE has been proudly made in Port Melbourne, Australia since 1923.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test and deploy high‑quality ABAP solutions across reports, interfaces, enhancements, forms, conversions and workflows, ensuring code is efficient, secure and aligned with SAP development standards.
Provide BAU support, including troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, bug fixes and resolving complex technical issues logged through Freshservice.
Enhance and maintain existing SAP applications across the SD, MM, and FI modules, including performance tuning, documentation, and optimisation of existing programs.
Collaborate closely with Solution Architects, Functional Consultants, Integration Specialists, Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure solutions meet business requirements and align with system architecture.
Support project delivery, including SAP upgrades, patching, new implementations and testing efforts, while maintaining accurate technical specifications and documentation.
About You
At least years of hands‑on ABAP development experience across SD, MM and FI modules, with strong capability in enhancements, custom object development, debugging and performance tuning.
Skilled in IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs and integrations with external systems, with the ability to handle complex technical issues across an integrated SAP landscape.
Comfortable working across both BAU and project environments, including analysing problems, proposing solutions and delivering stable, scalable code.
Clear communicator and the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders and work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
Experience with Fiori/UI5, OData and CDS Views is highly desirable, along with exposure to Agile/Scrum ways of working.
Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day – you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.
Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
Life at Bega Group
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.
Hybrid working arrangements and supportive flexibility.
Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture.
Grow with us through opportunities for career development and progression.
Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with.
Access mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal.
Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance.
Applications
As this role includes access to financial systems, successful candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check.
At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority. We want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply.
We accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
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