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 configuration, workflows, custom
• Provide technical leadership to a small engineering team维护 the integration platform.
• Drive architectural decisions across programming patterns, system design, infra, and integration
• Serve as primary technical contact for SAP Ariba configuration, integration, and troubleshooting
• 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, including Ariba Developer Portal, OAuth, API key/token management
• Experience with SAP Ariba SIM/SLP configuration, approvals, custom fields, risk modules, platform
• Backend integrations involving APIs, event-driven patterns, AWS Step Functions, and NoSQL
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Cloud for Credit, SAP BTP, CAP, and SAP UI5.
• Security and performance optimization, third-party API authentication, credential management.

🎁 Benefits

• Initial three-month project engagement with potential for extension into 2027.
• Anticipated compensation of $80 USD per hour, based on 40-hour weeks and role leveling.
• Flexibility around compensation depending on experience and engagement.
• Preference for Eastern Time Zone overlap for working hours.
• Work on a complex enterprise SAP integration within a global, distributed environment.
• Exposure to strategic architecture, SAP Ariba, backend engineering, cloud infra, and AI-assisted