SAP Programmer I

Overview

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Postion Summary:

Analyses the business needs of users and designs information systems and applications suited to their needs.  Program, tests, and implements programs, and traings system users under supervision of the IT Development Manager, IT Development Director, or IT Senior Director. 

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

• Meets with users of assigned functional areas to discuss business needs and procedures. Analyzes and generates functional specifications for information systems. 
• Prepares technical design documentation based on his/her analysis of business functions. Designs program flow charts, data fields and database tables, as well as other documentation which may be required
• Programs modifications, new custom transactions, utilities and reports. Conducts program tests and corrects any program errors
• Performs system tests with the support of his/her supervisor and of the lead computer users of the applications developed
• Prepares end user documentation. Establishes training programs and provides training for users.
• Work with and guides the SQA Engineers for validating the program developed.
• Ensure compliance with the security policies established for the acquisition, design, development, operation, administration and maintenance of production systems, operating systems, control of networks and communication systems, databases and related technological resources of Werfen.

Budget Managed (if applicable)

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

• Receives assignments from IT Development Manager or IT Development Director
• Communicates with IT QA Testers to coordinate quality testing of the software
• Participates in conversations with key systems users for the assigned tasks. These are required to clarify user requirements, provide training, support and problem resolution.
• Others as determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Contact with a wide range of users requires clear and effective communication skills, to ensure effective outcome of the development effort.
• Organizational skills
• Detail-orientation
• Time management
• Functional/Technical skills
• Analytical skills
• Team work

Qualifications

Min Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical environment and in the software utilized by Werfen is desired.
• 2 years of minimum experience in computer systems, programming and application concepts, combined with well-developed analytical skills.
• 2 years of database design experience.

International Mobility:

• Required: No

Travel Requirements:

• <10% of time

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com