Outstaff Hiring: Remote — Contract (Full-time, long-term)
About the Role
We’re looking for a Principal SAP / Ariba Integration Engineer to support an enterprise SAP integration program.
This is a senior hands-on technical leadership role focused on SAP Ariba integrations, platform configuration, and backend engineering.
You’ll own the technical direction of the Ariba integration, working across SAP Ariba SIM/SLP, Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), Ariba APIs, Java/Spring Boot backend services, and AWS.
Location: Remote (EU) Engagement: Full-time contract Start Date: ASAP Language: English Experience: 4+ years Time Zone: At least 4 hours overlap with Eastern US working hours
What You’ll Do
Architect and develop Java-based solutions integrating SAP Ariba with backend enrichment and risk data services
Own the technical roadmap for SAP Ariba integrations
Configure and support SAP Ariba SIM/SLP workflows, approval rules, custom fields, and risk modules
Build and maintain integrations using Ariba APIs and Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG)
Lead architecture decisions across Ariba configuration, backend integrations, and infrastructure
Troubleshoot complex SAP Ariba configuration and integration issues
Serve as the primary technical expert for SAP Ariba
Work with product, engineering, and client-facing teams on technical strategy and roadmap
Define development and configuration best practices
Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers
Lead a small engineering team supporting the Ariba connector
Must-Have Requirements
5+ years of experience working with production applications using Java and Spring Boot
Deep hands-on experience with SAP Ariba
Strong experience with the Ariba Developer Portal, including application registration, OAuth, API keys, and token management
Experience with Ariba Supplier Data API, including pagination and bulk data handling
Hands-on experience with Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) for ERP synchronization
Strong understanding of Ariba approval workflows and custom fields, including platform limitations and common failure scenarios
Experience configuring SAP Ariba SIM/SLP, including:
Approval workflows
Custom fields
Risk modules
Experience building backend integrations using event-driven architectures
Experience with AWS, including orchestration technologies such as Step Functions
Experience with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB
Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor, Copilot, or Claude Code
Strong knowledge of API authentication, credential management, performance, and security best practices
SAP Knowledge
Working knowledge of:
SAP S/4HANA
SAP Cloud for Credit
SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP)
SAP UI5
Nice-to-Have
Cloud Foundry experience
Experience with credit or financial systems
Experience integrating third-party SaaS platforms
Soft Skills
Strong technical leadership
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong architectural and strategic thinking
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams
Proven experience delivering complex software integration projects
