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 configuration, workflows
• Provide technical leadership to a small engineering team maintaining the integration platform.
• Drive architectural decisions on programming patterns, system design, infrastructure, integration
• Serve as the primary technical contact for complex SAP Ariba configuration, integration, and
• Design and maintain backend integrations using event-driven architectures, orchestration services

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience with production Java applications, strong Spring Boot
• Deep expertise with SAP Ariba, Ariba Developer Portal, OAuth flows, API key/token management
• Strong experience with SAP Ariba SIM/SLP configuration, including approval workflows, custom
• Experience building backend integrations with APIs, event-driven architectures, AWS Step Functions
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Cloud for Credit, SAP BTP, CAP, and SAP UI5.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization and security for third-party API auth and

🎁 Benefits

• Initial three-month project engagement with strong extension potential into 2027.
• Anticipated compensation of $80 USD per hour, based on 40-hour workweek and role leveling.
• Flexibility around compensation based on experience and engagement.
• Preferred overlap with Eastern Time Zone (EST) working hours.
• Opportunity to work on a complex SAP integration within a global distributed environment.
• Exposure to strategic architecture, SAP Ariba, backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and