Job Title: SAP Principal Engineer (Contract to Hire)
Location: Columbus, OH (Remote to start w/ monthly travel; Hybrid Tue–Thu onsite required after 6 months)
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.