Senior 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.

We are looking for a Senior SAP Software Engineer specializing in SAP Ariba Strategice Sourcing Suites to help us build 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.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Perform End to end SAP 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.

Other

• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years experience implementing SAP Ariba Network, SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite (SLP, Sourcing, Contract Management) and Downstream (Catalogs, Buying, Invoicing) Modules
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience in S/4 with Ariba upstream and downstream implementation activities including but not limited to: configuring the solution based on business requirements, setting up and managing security profiles, establishing integrations with existing systems such as MDG and coordinating any data loads and reporting for the solution.

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/Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years of experience implementing SAP Ariba Network, SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite (SLP, Sourcing, Contract Management) and Downstream (Catalogs, Buying, Invoicing) Modules
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years experience implementing SAP Ariba Network, SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite (SLP, Sourcing, Contract Management) and Downstream (Catalogs, Buying, Invoicing) Modules
  • OR Equivelent experience.
• Experience working through the full product cycle from initial design to rapid production deployment on S/4 with Ariba upstream and downstream
  
• Experience working in construction/capital projects and integration of supply chain activities into Engineering, Procurement and Construction
  
• Experience in S/4 with Ariba upstream and downstream, MM (P2P) modules will be plus
  
• Experience with shipping software pro