If you’re a SAP Hybris developer or just curious about this career path, have you ever wonder:

• How the future of SAP Hybris developers look like? While Shopify, Adobe Commerce, etc are growing so fast.
• Which key areas of focus for Hybris developers to stay competitive?
• What technologies are required to become good in SAP Hybris?
• The career possibilities for a SAP Hybris developer?

If yes, you're in the right place.

I'll answer all of your questions above and see what's next for Hybris developers.

In this blog, I write some key takeaways, you can read the full content here for detailed insights :))

How the future of SAP Hybris developers look like?

The future for SAP Hybris developers is looking bright.

Why?

Online shopping is booming, with global e-commerce sales projected to reach $6.3 trillion by 2024 (Source: Statista).

Furthermore, SAP Commerce stands out in term of B2B and complex business use case.

While the need for e-commerce solutions is increasing, there's a shortage of developers who specialize in Hybris. This gap is creating a golden opportunity for those in the field or considering entering it.

Key areas of focus for Hybris developers in 2024

1. Staying updated with latest SAP Commerce releases: SAP Commerce is regularly updated with new features and improvements.

2. Mastering Hybris core concepts: Having a solid grip on Hybris core concepts is still important. Here are 3 examples: Product modeling, Catalog management, and Order management.

3. Understanding Hybris integration: Hybris developers must understand how to integrate the platform with other systems, both SAP and non-SAP.

Skills and technologies to become good in SAP Hybris

Core technical skills

• Java
• Spring Framework, Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Webflow
• Web technologies
• RESTful services

Hybris module expertise

• B2B commerce
• B2C commerce

Emerging technologies

• AI/ML
• Headless

By mastering these, Hybris developers can tackle a wide range of e-commerce challenges and stay competitive in the field.

Career possibilities for a SAP Hybris developer

Starting a Hybris developer, you can step into a wide range of roles when you gain more experience.

• Hybris technical consultant
• Hybris solution architect
• Hybris PM/PO
• E-commerce strategist
• ...

Moreover, Hybris skills are in demand across various industries and locations worldwide. You could find yourself working for multiple industries from fashion to tech, from startups to global corporations, and to your desired destinations.