Principal SAP Software Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind building the Microsoft cloud. Within CO+I, the Datacenter Planning & eXecution Engineering (DPXE) team is responsible for delivering datacenter capacity for Microsoft’s cloud business. We have a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-million, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects with specific safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals. 

The DPX Engineering team is responsible for architecting, designing, and building the next generation of connected systems and tools using microservices architecture or ERP platforms to help manage and support critical business functions such as Supply Chain, Cost, Schedule, Networking, Commissioning, Safety, Planning etc. in a real time manner. The team has a charter to deliver against the NorthStar goal of building robust automation for these functions through well engineered systems and at the same time design and build the next gen, ML based, recommendation engine to enable cost and schedule modeling, supply planning, execution planning etc. while integrating with the bigger CO+I ecosystem.

Our Systems Engineering team delivers innovative solutions to address the automation needs to scale our delivery capabilities. We are looking for a Principal SAP Software Engineer to deliver automation capabilities that power the long-range execution planning efforts, drive workflow improvements, and build solutions to assist in the delivery of large-scale data centers through efficient management of cost and schedule. If you want to work with a motivated team of engineers and program managers from various disciplines, if working on a V1 product/release and related challenges excite you, and if you want to build the foundation of the cloud delivery experience, You are ready to be a part of the delivery of engineering solutions enabling Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

• This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.
• Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.
• This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience in SAP Ariba such as, Ariba sourcing and contracts, Ariba buying and invoicing, Ariba business networks, Material and/or Service procurement, Project-specific contract and procurement, Vertex tax calculation, Integration with SAP BTP Industry Cloud Applications and Integration Suites, Integration with SAP ECC for financial accounting.
    
  • OR equivalent experience
• 6+ years technical configuration, software development, and deployment experiences in SAP Ariba source to pay solutions, Integration with SAP ECC for financial accounting and other systems such as MDG, Dynamics365
  
• 6+ years technical experience in SAP Ariba source to pay implementation activities including but not limited to configuration, development, prepare test scripts, design and create user authorization, execute unit test and system integration text, fix user acceptance test issues, execute mock and production cutover, and post go-live production support and enhancement
  
• 6+ years technical experience architecting and building solutions on SAP BTP, Azure, or comparable cloud platforms.

Other Requirements: 

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience in SAP Ariba such as, Ariba sourcing and contracts, Ariba buying and invoicing, Ariba business networks, Material and/or Service procurement, Project-specific contract and procurement, Vertex tax calculation, Integration with SAP BTP Industry Cloud Applications and Integration Suites, Integration with SAP ECC for financial accounting.
    
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience working through the full product cycle from initial design to rapid production deployment on Ariba
  
• Experience working in construction/capital projects and integration of supply chain activities into Engineering, Procurement and Construction 
  
• Experience in Ariba Upstream and Downstream with Integrations of BTP and CIG will be plus
  
• Experience with shipping software products across multiple platforms/devices
• Ability to incorporate and understand the needs of our diverse customer base, including customers using assistive technology

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $180,400 - $294,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 11, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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• Perform End to end Ariba implementation activities (Requirement gathering, fit-gap analysis, system configuration & customization, cutover, Go-live, etc.)
• Resolve complex system integration challenges working with other members of the team and external teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and demonstrate features developed in an Agile environment.
• Share learnings and code assets developed with the CO+I engineering team.