Senior, Engineer (Java/SAP) - CAN

DEPT®

7d•$68•Remote

About The Position

DEPT® is seeking a Senior Engineer (Java/SAP) for a 3-month project with a financial client, with the possibility of extension, potentially lasting into 2027. The role requires the candidate to overlap at least 4 hours with Eastern US Time Zone hours, as the team is split between AMER and EMEA. DEPT® is a digital-first agency with deep expertise in technology and marketing, fostering a culture of innovation and providing global opportunities and support for employee growth.

Requirements

4+ years experience working in production applications written in Java and Spring Boot
Experience integrating and working with SAP S/4HANA, Cloud for Credit, Business Technology Platform (BTP), Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP), and SAP UI5 is required
Solid understanding of software architecture and design principles
Experience building and maintaining scalable systems on AWS
Proficient with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) as part of standard development workflow
Working knowledge of performance optimization and security best practices
Excellent leadership and strategic thinking abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead engineering teams
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Proven track record of leading and delivering complex software projects, ideally involving third-party SaaS platform integrations

Nice To Haves

Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node, HTML, CSS is strongly preferred but not required
Experience with credit or financial systems is a plus
Experience working with Cloud Foundry is a plus

Responsibilities

Develops significant features of applications written in Java that integrate with SAP, taking direction from a lead or principal engineer.
Identifies solutions that meet business needs for internal or client projects. Troubleshoots and resolves software issues and optimizes performance.
Consistently applies best practices in coding, testing, and design patterns, and encourages teammates to do the same.
Actively participates in team discussions around architecture and infrastructure planning (e.g., programming patterns, API design, database schema).
Breaks down specifications into tasks and stories, creating clear engineering workflows for sprints.
Researches solutions independently and knows when to ask for help without spinning wheels; avoids reinventing known solutions.
Leads by example in code reviews, pull request cadence, and testing; mentors junior engineers where applicable.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and ensure successful project delivery.