Sr Systems Analyst - SAP ABAP

Job Posting

American National is seeking a Sr. Systems Analyst – SAP ABAP as a member of Financial SAP Systems team within the Application Development group at our League City, Texas location. In this position you will support the Financial SAP Systems team through the design, development, and maintenance of American National software programs. In addition, you’ll be responsible for requests to troubleshoot software problems as well as drafting documentation.

What Will You Do?

• Design, develop, test, and deploy SAP ABAP in an ECC environment in partnership with the functional team to develop technical solutions, work through identified issues, and document changes.
• Test the developed solution against financial business requirements. Perform functional unit and system testing for the developed solutions and configurations.
• Develop and execute test plans and scripts to validate SAP configurations and customizations related to various modules.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of SAP configurations, business processes, and training materials.
• Quickly respond to support tickets from customers and departments according to our ITIL process/procedure.
• Maintain the Financial SAP Systems to ensure we are meeting all SLAs with our customers. The primary customer for this team the Finance for American National.
• When required, assist with Disaster Recovery tests and updates.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, plus 4 years of experience in web-based software development environments or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• At least 3 years of end-to-end SAP IT Implementation Lifecycle experience.
• Experience with the full product life cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, prototyping, testing, QA and deployment.
• Experience designing, developing and supporting RICEF objects.
• Background in using a variety of programming languages and protocols.
• Overall understanding of the SAP Technical Landscape – Basis, Infrastructure, Development, Change Control, GRC.
• Finance and Controlling processes and knowledge of US GAAP reporting.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Self-starter who uses a proactive approach to software, maintenance, security, and applications.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP S/4 HANA experience in Finance. Experience working on an S/4 HANA conversion project would be a plus.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server databases; ability to verify and create complex views, queries and stored procedures.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Business Warehouse, BPC, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working on an Agile/Scrum is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize competing tasks.
• Demonstrated experience in the financial services and/or insurance industry.
  
  

Essential Behavioral Attributes

• Must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to operate with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creativity in proactively developing approaches to problems, recommending actions, and implementing those recommendations.
  
  

American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.

American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal . Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.