Job Title: SAP Principal Engineer (Contract to Hire)
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid Tue–Thu onsite required)
Contract Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire
Rate: $90–$100/hour (W-2 only)
Employment Type: W-2 (U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only — no visa sponsorships)
Position Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Principal Engineer to join our client’s rapidly evolving technology team within the utility sector. This role will initially be remote but will transition into a hybrid position (onsite Tuesday through Thursday in Columbus, OH) after conversion to full-time employment. You will lead the architecture and code review efforts across SAP and Salesforce platforms, serve as a technical coach to development teams, and guide the roadmap for major digital transformation initiatives — particularly in work and asset management. This is a strategic hire, with the long-term vision of transitioning from outsourced development to an insourced Agile DevOps team.
Key Responsibilities: - Provide technical leadership and code review across SAP ABAP and Salesforce APEX environments.
- Guide architecture decisions related to SAP S/4HANA (Private Edition on Azure) and Salesforce Field Service, ensuring secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
- Lead SAP configuration and integration across modules including PM, MM, FI/CO, and GRC, with specific emphasis on Work and Asset Management (WAM).
- Support auditing and error detection in GRC, AIF, and other functional SAP areas.
- Drive the development and implementation of Data Archiving and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.
- Act as a mentor and coach to technical developers, helping build internal expertise and elevate engineering standards.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure system integrity and compliance with internal security protocols.
- Maintain inventory and configurations of IT assets, update product standards, and support documentation and artifact creation.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and support cross-functional DevOps teams in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and execution.
- Define and lead strategic technology initiatives in coordination with TCS (technical staff), IT leadership, and enterprise architects.
Required Qualifications: - 10+ years of hands-on SAP experience, including large-scale implementation and support.
- Fluent in ABAP coding and code review; strong ability to coach and develop other engineers.
- Experience in SAP Fiori development and cloud-based SAP environments (S/4HANA on Azure).
- Experience implementing or supporting Salesforce Field Service.
- Deep technical and functional understanding of SAP modules PM, MM, FI/CO, and GRC.
- Prior experience working in or supporting utility or energy sector clients is highly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Agile/DevOps environments with large-scale teams (100+), preferably in an insourcing transition.
- Experience with cybersecurity requirements and cloud infrastructure (Azure IaaS).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex solutions to both senior leadership and technical staff.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline — or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience designing SAP-Salesforce integrations.
- Familiarity with SAP AIF auditing and GRC compliance processes.
- Prior experience leading Data Archiving and Disaster Recovery planning.
- Knowledge of NIST or other cybersecurity frameworks.
Soft Skills: - Analytical and strategic thinker with a proactive mindset.
- Excellent coaching, mentorship, and leadership skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with high expectations.