Lead Software Engineer (SAP ABAP) at Thomson Reuters in Toronto, ON

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Job Description Thomson Reuters is seeking an experienced Lead Software Development Engineer (SAP ABAP) to join our product development team, working on cutting-edge integrations between SAP ECC & S/4 HANA and our ONESOURCE Transactional Compliance Products. This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation, expand your technical expertise across multiple SAP platforms, and make a significant impact on products used by customers worldwide. As part of our international product development team, you'll collaborate with talented engineers across multiple geographies, work directly with SAP as a partner, and have visibility into the full product lifecycle—from architecture and development to go-to-market activities and customer engagement. You'll have the autonomy to drive innovation, adopt SAP's latest technology offerings, and expand your expertise across multiple SAP platforms while mentoring the next generation of SAP developers. Key Responsibilities In this opportunity as a Lead Software Development Engineer (SAP), you will: Drive transformation and innovation of existing and new Thomson Reuters SAP products, adopting SAP's latest technology offerings to deliver higher value to customers Design and develop architecture for SAP integrated solutions to the ONESOURCE Transactional Compliance Products (e.g., Indirect Tax, Pagero E-Invoice), handling complex development challenges that require creative problem-solving Lead development teams responsible for SAP Integrations, ensuring deliverables are completed within scope, on time, and with quality, security and reliability as top priorities Contribute to continuous improvement in operations and processes within the team, including review team members' work to maintain high standards and code quality Develop frameworks, standards and guardrails that support an AI-enabled software development lifecycle (AI SDLC), including the responsible adoption of AI-assisted coding, testing and code review practices across the team Work closely with international development teams and partners (including SAP) Participate in go-to-market activities, supporting Product Management, Sales, Professional Services and Solutions Consulting Teams Engage directly with customers to support their success Required Qualifications You’re a fit for the role of Lead Software Development Engineer (SAP) if you have the following required qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering 10+ years of SAP ABAP development experience, and at least 2 years in a lead role Deep expertise in OOP concepts (Singleton, Abstract classes, Inheritance, Polymorphism) beyond basic ALV/BADI usage Strong experience with web services (WSDL, SOAP, XML payload), Proxies, and SOAMANAGER, including knowledge of SAP integration middleware and modern APIs (REST, JSON, OData) Expert knowledge of all SAP enhancement techniques (User Exits, BADIs, Enhancement Points) aligned with SAP’s clean core principles Proven expertise in building configurable, scalable solutions with adherence to SAP’s coding best practises Strong hands-on experience using AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex) to accelerate design, development, testing and code review, with sound judgment on validating and securing AI-generated code Fluency in English with excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills Highly self-motivated and organized with strong planning abilities Ability to multi-task, thrive under tight deadlines, and excel in a fast-paced product development environment Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with External Tax Determination or E-Invoicing integrations and solutions Strong functional knowledge of SAP domains: SD, MM, and FI #LI-LB1 New Position: This position is open due to an existing vacancy to support our evolving business needs. What’s in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless expe