Full-Time
Senior SAP ABAP Developer
Posted on 8/1/2025
Patterson
5,001-10,000 employees
Dental and veterinary supply distributor
Compensation Overview
$106.4k - $133k/yr
Loveland, CO, USA + 1 more
More locations: St Paul, MN, USA
In Person
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- Bachelors in computer science, Information Systems, a related field or equivalent work experience.
- 5 years experience in SAP ABAP development
- 5 years SAP Basis, security, and performance optimization.
- Define the solution architecture, ensuring scalability, security, usability, and maintainability. Deliver the design for and deployment of integrated end-to-end solutions; facilitate integration with other IT delivery team members to ensure efficient and effective design, development and implementation of solutions.
- Deliver high-quality code in adherence to best practices and DevOps mindset. Define and implement the technical solution for the product, collaborating as necessary to choose appropriate technologies, architectures, and tools to align with business objectives.
- Review functional specifications for solutions, utilize coding/configuration/integration standards, perform reviews, and utilize and define best practices. Provide input to architecture, security, and data standards; ensure end-to-end solutions adhere to these standards.
- Act as a go-to person for resolving complex technical issues. Be able to debug/analyze most complex issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve development processes and tooling by staying informed of industry and technology trends, innovation, and platform roadmaps. Evaluate new tools or methodologies and propose improvements or new features.
- Develop and implement best data organization, storage, and retrieval practices, optimizations. Works closely with data and integration architects to ensure seamless and efficient data integration processes. Troubleshoots and resolves data integration issues, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Identifies and addresses performance bottlenecks in queries and data processing.
- Ensure code & systems are efficient and optimized for performance.
- Ensure all SAP solutions comply with organizational policies, industry standards, and security protocols.
- Create comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Transition support after project implementation to the support organization through documentation and knowledge transfer. Provide technical expertise required to resolve escalated support issues. As needed, provide technical leadership in support of audit requests.
- Help junior and mid-level engineers grow their technical and problem-solving skills. Guide complex fit/gap analysis and design decisions and validate fit/gap analysis and design decisions completed by less experienced team members; ensure deviations from “out of the box” functionality have sufficient business justification and positive value proposition.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to align goals and priorities. Interface with third-party vendors for technical consulting during solution design, development, and ongoing support. Facilitate estimates for time and resource needs of identified solutions Provide technical solution consultation for major decision points on projects.
- Provide regular and accurate status updates and other documentation to management and team members for assigned project, support, and enhancement work.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration and dependencies are managed. Provide direction into planning/sequencing.
- Work with business and product teams to ensure technical solutions align with business objectives and customer needs.
- Identify potential technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Stay updated on new technologies and trends to keep the team and company competitive.
- Fiori/UI5 and SAP integration frameworks.
- SAP and other iPaaS integration Platforms (Integration Suite, LogicApps, , PI/PO, APIs, IDocs)
- Experience with SAP S/ 4HANA, ERP modules, and system customization.
- Proficiency in cloud technologies (Azure, or SAP BTP) and CI/CD pipelines for SAP development.
- Understanding data management, including SAP HANA, SQL, and reporting tools.
- Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and platform best practices.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and task follow-up skills in a fast-paced and changing environment. Adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner and meeting assigned deadlines.
- Deep understanding of enterprise IT strategy, aligning SAP initiatives with business goals.
- Proven ability to drive process improvements, ensuring SAP platform efficiency and reliability.
Patterson is a health-care distributor that provides dental and animal health products to professionals in North America and the UK. It sources products from manufacturers, stores them in its network, and ships them to dental and veterinary clinics, hospitals, and distributors with a focus on timely delivery. The company differentiates itself through its long history since 1877, its expansion from dental into animal health, and its large multi-market distribution network. Its goal is to be a dependable partner for dental and animal health professionals by offering a broad selection of high-quality products and efficient distribution.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Founded
1877
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Patient Square Capital's $4.1 billion acquisition on April 17, 2025, enables flexible investments.
- Gregg Kunes, ex-Thermo Fisher, leads digital transformation to boost e-commerce since March 2026.
- PDS Health strategic extension strengthens Patterson Dental's key distribution partnership.
What critics are saying
- Henry Schein erodes Patterson's 25% dental share with superior e-commerce in 12-24 months.
- Benco Dental undercuts CAD/CAM pricing, slashing Patterson margins to DSOs in 6-12 months.
- PDS Health's Enovix deals cut Patterson revenue 15-20% annually starting March 2026.
What makes Patterson unique
- Patterson supplies dental and animal health products across North America and UK since 1877.
- Patterson partners with practices using expertise, technology, and business solutions for growth.
- Patterson delivers unrivaled service through dedicated reps and comprehensive distribution network.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Professional Development Budget
Mental Health Support
Company News
Patterson Companies appoints Gregg Kunes as Chief Digital Officer. * March 27, 2026 Patterson Chief Digital Officer Gregg Kunes has officially joined Patterson Companies to lead its digital transformation strategy. The company confirmed these leadership moves to strengthen innovation and accelerate growth. The Patterson Companies have announced the appointment of a new Chief Digital Officer, namely Gregg Kunes. The company seeks to improve its digital skills as well as increase its technology-based activities. Furthermore, the appointment shows the company's continued commitment to digital transformation and modernization. The new Chief Digital Officer will directly report to the company's Chief Executive Officer, namely Robert Rajalingam. He will also oversee the company's overall digital strategy as well as its execution. The new Chief Digital Officer has more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation as well as global operations. He was previously the head of global digital commerce at Thermo Fisher Scientific. There, he led digital channel development across 12 business units. Furthermore, he executed one of the industry's largest global software transformations. Before that, Kunes worked at Amazon as a division leader. He successfully built and managed a digital games and software portfolio from the ground up. Therefore, his experience spans both e-commerce and enterprise digital ecosystems. "We are thrilled to have Gregg join the team at Patterson. Gregg's previous success in delivering innovative and scalable solutions made him the right fit for the role," said Robert Rajalingam, chief executive officer."Patterson is investing in our ongoing digital transformation, and with Gregg now leading that effort, we feel optimistic and excited for this next chapter in the company." Looking forward to his new role, Kunes said, "I'm immensely grateful to join a company like Patterson that is rooted in strong values and committed to the success of their customers. My focus will be on finding ways we can move faster and work smarter to deliver world-class customer experiences in our markets. Digital transformation will be at the core of how we approach making our customers successful." Gregg Kunes background and leadership experience. Gregg Kunes originally comes from Ohio. He earned a master's degree in business from The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business. In addition, he holds a BSE double major in business and chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Currently, Kunes lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Outside work, he actively spends time with his family and coaches youth sports. He also enjoys playing golf and fishing. Moreover, Kunes contributes to social causes through his board role at Autism Speaks in Pittsburgh. He has also developed AI-based solution tools to support children and families dealing with autism. For more stories on technology leaders shaping the future of enterprise solutions, visit its CXO Insiders.
Patterson Companies has appointed Gregg Kunes as chief digital officer to lead the company's digital strategy. Kunes brings over 20 years of experience, most recently serving as head of global digital commerce at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he led digital channel optimisation across 12 business units and executed the industry's largest global software transformation. Kunes previously worked at Amazon, where he built and led a digital games and software portfolio. He holds a master's degree in business from The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business and a BSE in business and chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. The appointment reflects Patterson's commitment to digital transformation as the company seeks to enhance customer experiences across its dental and animal health distribution business in North America and the UK.
Introducing Patterson's New Chief Compliance Officer: Sarah Foley. Sarah Foley was recently promoted to her role as Patterson Companies' Chief Compliance Officer. To help everyone understand her vision for this role and learn more about Sarah (the person), Patterson Companies, Inc. asked her some questions about the broad topic of "compliance." In this Q&A, she shares her perspective on building a strong ethical culture and how compliance serves as a foundation for trust and excellence across its organization. Can you walk Patterson Companies, Inc. through your work experience up until this point? My career has spanned global law firms and multinational corporations, blending deep legal and regulatory expertise with hands-on compliance leadership. I began my journey in the white-collar defense practice groups of top law firms in Washington, D.C. and New York City, where I advised clients across diverse industries facing government investigations. My work centered on helping these companies design and implement strong compliance and regulatory programs that not only resolved investigations but also built lasting cultures of integrity. From there, I transitioned in-house to lead compliance initiatives at Weatherford, a global oil and gas company, and later at The Hershey Company. In both roles, I was tasked with strengthening and expanding existing compliance frameworks across complex international operations. This work took me to more than 35 countries, where I developed and implemented programs and teams that supported ethical business practices around the world. What are you most excited about in this role? I'm thrilled to be leading its compliance and regulatory team as Patterson Companies, Inc. partner with the business to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Its mission is to offer clear, practical guidance that helps the business move forward confidently while anticipating and preventing risks before they arise. Patterson Companies, Inc. is focused on showing that compliance isn't just about rules - it's a real driver of smart, sustainable growth. And with the recent integration of compliance, regulatory, and legal into one unified department, Patterson is better positioned than ever to deliver seamless, strategic support for its commercial goals. What does "ethical culture" mean to you, and why is it essential to the long-term success of a company like ours? Ethical culture to me means a set of shared values and behaviors that guide employees and leaders to make decisions that are compliant, fair, and aligned with the Company's principles. It's not only about following laws or compliance rules - it also includes creating an environment where people want to do the right thing. * Bolstering its corporate brand and reputation to retain and attract customers and business partners that want to work with a trustworthy organization. * Driving employee engagement, especially when they feel respected and aligned with the Company's values. * Discouraging misconduct, which helps Patterson Companies, Inc. avoid fines, legal matters, reputational damage, and regulatory scrutiny. * Encouraging better decision-making and empowering employees to make decisions that lead to consistent, sustainable outcomes. * Supporting collaboration and innovation through open dialogue among its employees, which is critical for long-term adaptability and success. How can leadership team's model ethical decision-making in day-to-day business operations? Modeling ethical decision-making strengthens the organization from the inside out. If a potential business decision conflicts with Patterson's compliance, legal, or regulatory standards, it's a sign to pause and reassess. It's important for all of Patterson Companies, Inc. to be open about challenges and mistakes - raising questions and concerns builds credibility and continues to foster a corporate culture where honesty and integrity is the norm. Good ethics equals good business, and that enables long-term success for Patterson. How do you balance the need for compliance with the realities of business performance and growth? I strongly believe that Patterson Companies, Inc. don't need to choose compliance over business performance and growth. Rather, it's about integrating compliance into the business so that it enables performance instead of restricting it. When its team understands business objectives, it can develop solution-forward guidance that helps the Company achieve goals safely and efficiently. In my view, compliance can help shape growth instead of stifling it - and there are ways that its team can support the Company in a manner that manages risk without overregulating the business.
Patient Square Capital completed the acquisition of Patterson Companies for $4.1 billion. Patterson was advised by Guggenheim Partners, Eversheds Sutherland, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, and FGS Global. Patient Square was advised by Citigroup, UBS, Wells Fargo Securities, Greenberg Traurig, Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Stikeman Elliott, and Prosek Partners. Debt financing was provided by Citigroup, UBS, and Wells Fargo Securities.
In conjunction with the closing of the acquisition, Patterson is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Rajalingam as the new Chief Executive Officer of Patterson.