Microsoft Corporation
Senior Software Engineer - SAP Systems
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Modern Procurement is seeking a skilled technology professional to join our engineering team and help build innovative AI-driven SAP solutions. As part of our technical team, you'll develop and maintain critical systems that support global procurement operations, impacting millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees using Microsoft software and services.
Commerce + Ecosystems (C+E)
is responsible for enabling and optimizing the end-to-end customer journey on the Microsoft Cloud.
We are looking for a passionate
Senior Software Engineer specializing in SAP systems
who thrives on delivering end-to-end technical solutions with high quality into production. If you are a self-starting SAP technical expert with deep S/4HANA expertise and a passion for delivering quality software solutions enhanced by AI transformation, you may have found your dream role - helping engineer robust, scalable SAP applications and intelligent technical solutions that meet the evolving requirements of our global business partners.
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.
Responsibilities
Technical Architecture & Development
: Design, develop, and implement sophisticated SAP technical solutions, with particular emphasis on S/4HANA architecture, SAP Ariba configurations, and AI-enabled functionalities, ensuring systems are positioned to drive high-quality, reliable, and scalable procurement operations.
AI Integration & Innovation
: Leverage SAP's AI capabilities including Machine Learning, Business AI, and SAP Analytics Cloud to create intelligent procurement solutions that automate processes and provide predictive insights across S/4HANA and Ariba platforms.
Ariba Solution Development
: Configure, customize, and extend SAP Ariba modules to meet complex business requirements, including workflow development, form customization, and integration with backend ERP systems.
Systems Analysis & Optimization
: Evaluate existing SAP technical infrastructure, Ariba configurations, custom developments, and integration points to identify opportunities for AI-driven performance improvements, intelligent automation, and technical debt reduction.
Solution Engineering
: Execute complex technical work plans to deliver high-value SAP system improvements that drive quality and scale, collaborating with internal and external partners on the design and deployment of AI-enhanced technical capabilities across S/4HANA and Ariba landscapes, ensuring functionality, performance, and maintainability.
Technical Leadership
: Partner with Engineering, Architecture, and Development colleagues to identify emerging SAP technologies, Ariba roadmap developments, AI transformation opportunities, and technical roadmaps, ensuring our technical landscape is optimized for modern procurement operations and premium Windows devices & accessories business requirements.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and engineers, modeling Microsoft values and helping team members grow their SAP technical expertise.
Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) .
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field and 4+ years of hands-on SAP development experience with deep technical expertise in S/4HANA environments.
4+ years of experience in SAP technical development
including ABAP, ABAP Objects, CDS Views, OData services, and Fiori/UI5 development.
4+ years of experience with SAP Ariba
including technical configuration, customization, and integration with S/4HANA and other enterprise systems.
3+ years of experience
in consumer electronics, high-tech industry, or consumer packaged goods environments.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications & Advanced Skills:
SAP S/4HANA technical certification
or other relevant SAP certifications
SAP Ariba certification
in one or more modules (Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts, or Supplier Management) preferred.
Experience with
cloud-native SAP development
and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) including AI services.
Ariba extensibility experience
including custom fields, forms, workflows, and integration development.
Knowledge of
AI/ML technologies
and their integration with SAP systems (SAP AI Core, SAP AI Foundation).
Understanding of
Microsoft AI services
(Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services) and their integration with SAP environments.
Knowledge of
DevOps practices
including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation.
Familiarity with
SAP automation and testing tools
such as Worksoft Certify, eCATT, or similar frameworks.
The ideal candidate will
demonstrate
proven ability to:
Technical Excellence:
Design and develop high-quality SAP technical solutions with emphasis on
simplicity, performance, sustainability, and AI integration.
Evaluate and optimize existing SAP technical implementations to identify opportunities for improvement, modernization, and AI transformation.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Independently drive technical initiatives
and demonstrate ability to deliver complex projects on-time with expected quality.
Excel in
highly ambiguous,
organizationally-complex
technical environments with changing requirements.
Business Acumen:
Demonstrate
passion for improving customer, partner, and internal user experiences
through superior technical solutions.
Build
credible technical relationships
across multiple engineering teams and business units.
Communication & Problem-Solving:
Possess
highly developed analytical and critical-thinking skills
for complex technical problem resolution.
Deliver
excellent technical presentations
and ability to distill complex SAP technical projects into understandable business communications.
Strategic Thinking:
Partner with Engineering and Architecture teams to identify
emerging SAP technical trends, AI transformation opportunities,
and roadmaps.
Methodology & Process:
Experience with
Agile development methodologies
(SAFe, SCRUM, or similar).
Understanding of
Test Driven
Development, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Deployment
practices.
Experience with
performance monitoring and telemetry
in SAP environments.
Technical Breadth:
Software engineering experience in
Microsoft technologies and cloud platforms
.
Understanding of
modern software architecture patterns
and integration technologies.
Experience with
structured design and modeling techniques.
Knowledge of
Cloud Computing concepts
and hybrid cloud architectures.
Software Engineering IC4
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/us-corporate-pay.html
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 14, 2025.
#C+E #JoinCFP
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .
Commerce + Ecosystems (C+E)
is responsible for enabling and optimizing the end-to-end customer journey on the Microsoft Cloud.
We are looking for a passionate
Senior Software Engineer specializing in SAP systems
who thrives on delivering end-to-end technical solutions with high quality into production. If you are a self-starting SAP technical expert with deep S/4HANA expertise and a passion for delivering quality software solutions enhanced by AI transformation, you may have found your dream role - helping engineer robust, scalable SAP applications and intelligent technical solutions that meet the evolving requirements of our global business partners.
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.
Responsibilities
Technical Architecture & Development
: Design, develop, and implement sophisticated SAP technical solutions, with particular emphasis on S/4HANA architecture, SAP Ariba configurations, and AI-enabled functionalities, ensuring systems are positioned to drive high-quality, reliable, and scalable procurement operations.
AI Integration & Innovation
: Leverage SAP's AI capabilities including Machine Learning, Business AI, and SAP Analytics Cloud to create intelligent procurement solutions that automate processes and provide predictive insights across S/4HANA and Ariba platforms.
Ariba Solution Development
: Configure, customize, and extend SAP Ariba modules to meet complex business requirements, including workflow development, form customization, and integration with backend ERP systems.
Systems Analysis & Optimization
: Evaluate existing SAP technical infrastructure, Ariba configurations, custom developments, and integration points to identify opportunities for AI-driven performance improvements, intelligent automation, and technical debt reduction.
Solution Engineering
: Execute complex technical work plans to deliver high-value SAP system improvements that drive quality and scale, collaborating with internal and external partners on the design and deployment of AI-enhanced technical capabilities across S/4HANA and Ariba landscapes, ensuring functionality, performance, and maintainability.
Technical Leadership
: Partner with Engineering, Architecture, and Development colleagues to identify emerging SAP technologies, Ariba roadmap developments, AI transformation opportunities, and technical roadmaps, ensuring our technical landscape is optimized for modern procurement operations and premium Windows devices & accessories business requirements.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and engineers, modeling Microsoft values and helping team members grow their SAP technical expertise.
Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) .
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field and 4+ years of hands-on SAP development experience with deep technical expertise in S/4HANA environments.
4+ years of experience in SAP technical development
including ABAP, ABAP Objects, CDS Views, OData services, and Fiori/UI5 development.
4+ years of experience with SAP Ariba
including technical configuration, customization, and integration with S/4HANA and other enterprise systems.
3+ years of experience
in consumer electronics, high-tech industry, or consumer packaged goods environments.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications & Advanced Skills:
SAP S/4HANA technical certification
or other relevant SAP certifications
SAP Ariba certification
in one or more modules (Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts, or Supplier Management) preferred.
Experience with
cloud-native SAP development
and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) including AI services.
Ariba extensibility experience
including custom fields, forms, workflows, and integration development.
Knowledge of
AI/ML technologies
and their integration with SAP systems (SAP AI Core, SAP AI Foundation).
Understanding of
Microsoft AI services
(Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services) and their integration with SAP environments.
Knowledge of
DevOps practices
including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation.
Familiarity with
SAP automation and testing tools
such as Worksoft Certify, eCATT, or similar frameworks.
The ideal candidate will
demonstrate
proven ability to:
Technical Excellence:
Design and develop high-quality SAP technical solutions with emphasis on
simplicity, performance, sustainability, and AI integration.
Evaluate and optimize existing SAP technical implementations to identify opportunities for improvement, modernization, and AI transformation.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Independently drive technical initiatives
and demonstrate ability to deliver complex projects on-time with expected quality.
Excel in
highly ambiguous,
organizationally-complex
technical environments with changing requirements.
Business Acumen:
Demonstrate
passion for improving customer, partner, and internal user experiences
through superior technical solutions.
Build
credible technical relationships
across multiple engineering teams and business units.
Communication & Problem-Solving:
Possess
highly developed analytical and critical-thinking skills
for complex technical problem resolution.
Deliver
excellent technical presentations
and ability to distill complex SAP technical projects into understandable business communications.
Strategic Thinking:
Partner with Engineering and Architecture teams to identify
emerging SAP technical trends, AI transformation opportunities,
and roadmaps.
Methodology & Process:
Experience with
Agile development methodologies
(SAFe, SCRUM, or similar).
Understanding of
Test Driven
Development, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Deployment
practices.
Experience with
performance monitoring and telemetry
in SAP environments.
Technical Breadth:
Software engineering experience in
Microsoft technologies and cloud platforms
.
Understanding of
modern software architecture patterns
and integration technologies.
Experience with
structured design and modeling techniques.
Knowledge of
Cloud Computing concepts
and hybrid cloud architectures.
Software Engineering IC4
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/us-corporate-pay.html
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 14, 2025.
#C+E #JoinCFP
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .