Principal, Engineer (Java/SAP) - EMEA/AMER CAN

WHY DEPT®? We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. We have a project for 3 months for an esteemed SAP Consultant with possibility to extend with one of our financial clients. Candidates must be able to overlap at least 4 hrs with Eastern US TZ Hours, team is split between AMER and EMEA. Contracts extends every 3 months and is likely to go deep into 2027. RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads and architects software solutions written in Java that integrate with SAP. Provides technical leadership and guidance to a small engineering team to maintain and enhance this application. Leads architectural planning and drives decisions on programming patterns, system design, and infrastructure. Balances technical trade-offs with business and design needs, working with teams to align on solutions. Takes ownership of large technical initiatives ensuring they deliver value on time and within scope. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define workstreams, technical strategies and product roadmaps Helps define and apply programming processes and best practices. Conducts code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and standards Leads and mentors engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence. Mentors others and fosters a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Technical Skills: 8+ years experience working in production applications written in Java and Spring Boot Deep, hands-on expertise with SAP Ariba, including: Ariba Developer Portal: application registration, OAuth flows, and API key/token management Supplier Data API, including pagination and bulk data handling patterns Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) for ERP synchronization Real-world experience with the practical limits of Ariba approval workflows and custom fields (what can and cannot be configured, common failure modes) SIM/SLP configuration: approval workflow design, custom field and risk module setup Experience building and maintaining backend integrations: event-driven architectures, orchestration (e.g., Step Functions), and NoSQL data stores (e.g., DynamoDB), on AWS Proficient with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) as part of standard development workflow Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Cloud for Credit, Business Technology Platform (BTP), Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP), and SAP UI5 Strong knowledge of performance optimization and security best practices, particularly around third-party API authentication and credential management Experience with credit or financial systems is a large plus Experience working with Cloud Foundry is a plus Responsibilities: Leads and architects software solutions written in Java that integrate SAP Ariba with backend enrichment and risk data services Owns the technical roadmap for the Ariba integration, spanning platform configuration (SIM/SLP workflows, custom fields, approval rules) and connector-side engineering Provides technical leadership and guidance to a small engineering team maintaining and enhancing the Ariba connector Leads architectural planning and drives decisions on programming patterns, system design, and infrastructure across both the Ariba platform configuration layer and the backend integration Serves as the primary technical point of contact for Ariba platform questions, troubleshooting complex configurati…