Principal, Engineer (Java/SAP)

📋 Description

• Lead and architect Java and Spring Boot solutions integrating SAP Ariba with backend enrichment
• Own the technical roadmap for SAP Ariba integrations, including platform config, workflows, and
• Provide technical leadership to a small engineering team maintaining the integration platform.
• Drive architectural decisions on programming patterns, system design, and infra.
• Serve as primary technical contact for SAP Ariba configuration, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Design and maintain backend integrations using APIs, event-driven architectures, and NoSQL data

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of production Java with strong Spring Boot experience.
• Deep SAP Ariba expertise: Ariba Developer Portal, OAuth, API keys/tokens, Supplier Data API, Cloud
• Strong SAP Ariba SIM/SLP configuration: approvals, custom fields, risk modules, platform limits.
• Backend integrations with APIs, event-driven patterns, AWS Step Functions, DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, Cloud for Credit, SAP BTP, CAP, and SAP UI5.
• Security and performance optimization for third-party API authentication and credentials.

🎁 Benefits

• Initial three-month project with strong potential for extension into 2027.
• Compensation up to $80 USD/hour, based on 40h/week and role leveling.
• Flexible compensation discussion based on experience and engagement.
• Possible overlap with EST working hours.
• Opportunity to work on complex enterprise SAP integrations in a global environment.
• Exposure to strategic architecture, SAP Ariba, and emerging AI-assisted development practices.