Job Description

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

About the Role

We are seeking an innovative SAP Technical Lead / Staff Developer to drive the technical direction of custom development on S/4HANA environment, champion Clean Core architecture, and lead delivery from system Integrator.

This is a hands-on senior role responsible for designing high-quality solutions across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, logistics and Finance modules, governing code quality and secure deployment, and pioneering modern tooling, including AI-assisted development and automation to streamline delivery.

The ideal candidate pairs strong object-oriented ABAP and RAP expertise with architectural judgment and a track record of mentoring technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for all core ERP modules.

• Design and implement custom solutions using OOP ABAP, RAP, OData services, CDS Views, AMDP, BRF+, and Custom Fields & Logic (CFL).

• Drive Clean Core governance, establishing guardrails against modifications to standard tables and objects.

• Lead conversations and delivery with System Integrator through S/4HANA upgrades and serve as primary technical contact.

• Direct automated testing framework execution (ABAP Unit) for custom repository objects to mitigate regression and deployment defects.

• Develop high-performance RAP & OData, maintaining clean boundaries between backend logic and UI5/Fiori.

• Build developer-productivity tooling, including VSCODE, SAP ADT scripts and AI-assistant integrations, to automate connectivity, enforce standards, and accelerate onboarding.

• Co-develop integrations and middleware patterns (e.g., MCP servers for SAP ADT) that programmatically enforce development guardrails.

• Conduct code reviews and provide firefighting support for production issues across the SDLC.

• Mentor developers and contribute to enterprise deployments and full-lifecycle rollouts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 10+ years of SAP development experience across ECC and S/4HANA, with experience in a technical lead capacity.

• Strong expertise and Hands-on experience in OOP ABAP, RAP, OData services, CDS Views, and AMDP.

• Experience designing and executing automated/ABAP Unit testing for custom objects.

• Functional domain familiarity across core ERP modules.

• Proven experience leading onshore/offshore development teams and delivering enterprise solutions.

• Proficiency with version control and modern tooling (Bitbucket/Git, SAP ADT).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, working both independently and in a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience embedding AI frameworks and automation into the development workflow (e.g., Joule, MCP servers, AI assistant plugins, SAP ADT scripts).

• Exposure to SAP BTP services and extensibility.

• Experience delivering RAP and OData V2 & V4 applications for manufacturing, procurement, and inventory scenarios.

• Experience with full-lifecycle SAP rollouts across multiple industries.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will set the technical standard for our SAP development practice, delivering Clean Core aligned solutions, leading upgrades and logistics streams with disciplined quality gates, and introducing modern AI-assisted tooling that measurably accelerates a global team while keeping production stable and audit-ready.

Salary Range

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

171,191.48 - 285,319.13 USD Annual

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.