Senior SAP IT Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)

Job Title: Senior SAP IT Engineer (Contract-to-Hire) Location: Merrillville, IN Work Model: Hybrid (Tuesday–Thursday onsite, Monday & Friday remote) Rate: $65–$70/hour Contract Length: August 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027 Extension / Conversion: Hire to FTE after 6–7 months Employment Type: W-2 Only Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only | Green Card holders also eligible; no visa sponsorship available Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP IT Engineer to support a major SAP-enabled transformation initiative in a complex enterprise environment. This role will focus on hands‑on engineering, technical delivery, integration, testing, security, and deployment support across Meter-to-Cash (M2C) and Customer Service processes, including

SAP S/4HANA

Utilities , SAP Service Cloud , and related SAP technologies. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical experience across SAP design, configuration, development, integration, and testing in large, multi‑vendor enterprise programs. This individual will work closely with internal teams, third‑party partners, architects, and program stakeholders to help ensure SAP solutions are engineered, integrated, tested, secured, and deployed in alignment with business requirements and enterprise standards. This role is best suited for a strong senior‑level engineer who can balance hands‑on technical execution with cross‑team coordination, issue resolution, delivery quality, and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities SAP Engineering & Technical Delivery Support end‑to‑end SAP solution delivery for Meter-to-Cash (M2C) and Customer Service processes. Perform and support technical activities related to SAP S/4HANA Utilities , SAP Service Cloud , and related SAP products. Contribute to the design, configuration, customization, and integration of SAP applications to meet business and technical requirements. Work in conjunction with internal teams and third‑party vendors to ensure SAP solutions are delivered in alignment with overall program needs. Support technical traceability across requirements, design, build, testing, and deployment activities. RICEFW, Development & Integration Support Support SAP‑specific RICEFW delivery, including Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows. Help ensure SAP development activities are aligned with requirements, standards, and delivery timelines. Contribute to integration efforts across SAP and non‑SAP platforms using technologies such as SAP BTP Integration Suite , RESTful APIs , middleware, and related tools. Support SAP integration with connected enterprise platforms, including identity and access management systems and other business applications. Work across team boundaries to ensure technical solutions are properly coordinated and implemented. Testing, Quality & Technical Validation Support SAP testing activities including unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, and performance testing . Help ensure test cases, defects, execution evidence, and results are documented appropriately in Jira , qTest , and related tools. Participate in technical validation, defect resolution, troubleshooting, and readiness assessments. Contribute to delivery quality by ensuring technical components meet performance, security, and supportability expectations. Deployment, Cutover & Hypercare Assist with deployment, cutover, and hypercare planning and execution activities. Support knowledge transfer to internal operational teams and managed service providers. Help ensure solutions are operationally ready, supportable, and properly documented for transition to production support. Participate in post‑go‑live issue resolution and stabilization activities. Security, Compliance & DevSecOps Support the design, implementation, and testing of SAP security roles, access models, and compliance controls in alignment with company policies and SAP best practices. Contribute to activities related to SAP GRC Access Control and related governance requirements. Support adherence to DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, code scanning, automated testing, unit test coverage, and static/dynamic security analysis. Help establish and support SAP monitoring capabilities, including error handling, performance monitoring, and abnormal‑use detection. Ensure technical solutions are aligned with security, compliance, and privacy requirements, especially within a utility environment. Collaboration, Governance & Support Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and program stakeholders to support timely delivery and integration of SAP solutions. Participate in status reporting, risk identification, issue resolution, and governance‑related activities tied to SAP delivery. Communicate technical issues, dependencies, and recommendations clearly across team boundaries. Support continuous improvement in engineering practices, solution quality, and operational readiness. Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities Support SAP engineering and delivery activities across configuration, development, integration, and testing. Review technical progress and coordinate with internal and vendor teams on open items and dependencies. Assist with RICEFW tracking, technical documentation, and requirements traceability. Support test execution, defect management, and technical issue resolution using Jira, qTest, and related tools. Participate in working sessions across SAP workstreams, integration teams, and program leadership. Help prepare technical updates, delivery status inputs, and support documentation. Assist with deployment readiness, hypercare support, and knowledge transfer activities. Contribute to security, compliance, and DevSecOps activities within the SAP landscape. Required Qualifications Currently authorized to work in the United States via citizenship or green card . Minimum 7 years of experience in SAP solution delivery, including design, configuration, development, and integration activities. Proven experience with SAP implementations in complex, multi‑vendor enterprise environments . Strong knowledge of: SAP S/4HANA SAP Service Cloud ABAP programming

SAP BTP

Related SAP technologies Experience with integration technologies including: SAP BTP Integration Suite RESTful APIs Middleware platforms Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and practices , including: CI/CD pipelines Automated testing frameworks Code quality and code scanning tools Solid understanding of: SAP security models SAP GRC Access Control Compliance and access governance requirements Experience with SAP testing activities including: Unit testing SIT UAT Regression testing Performance testing Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across technical and functional team boundaries. Experience with Jira , qTest , Agile tools, test management platforms, or similar technical stacks. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration , or a related field. SAP certifications such as SAP Certified Associate , SAP Certified Professional , or similar. Experience in utility or energy industry digital transformation programs. Knowledge of integration of non‑SAP products with SAP, including: MuleSoft API architectures IAM tools Familiarity with: SAP Analytics Cloud SAP Business Data Cloud Experience with AI‑powered SAP tools . Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to utilities and customer data privacy . Experience with enterprise data migration and master data management in SAP environments. Knowledge of people enablement and change management practices related to SAP adoption. Core Competencies SAP Engineering SAP S/4HANA Utilities SAP Service Cloud ABAP Development SAP BTP & Integrations RICEFW Delivery SAP Testing & Quality Assurance DevSecOps SAP Security & GRC Deployment & Hypercare Multi‑Vendor Coordination Utility Transformation Support Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a senior‑level SAP engineer with strong hands‑on experience across technical delivery, integration, testing, and security in a large enterprise environment. They are comfortable working across internal and vendor teams, resolving technical issues, supporting delivery quality, and helping ensure SAP solutions are ready for deployment and ongoing support. Utility experience is highly valuable, especially in programs involving customer operations and complex enterprise transformation. Additional Notes This is a contract‑to‑hire opportunity with expected conversion to full‑time employment after approximately 6–7 months . The role requires a hybrid onsite schedule in Columbus, OH. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship . #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Star Partners LLC