Lead Software Engineer

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-6a70aa7b-5e38-83ee-a5fb-9f40ea30f1c7-2" data-turn-id-container="request-6a70aa7b-5e38-83ee-a5fb-9f40ea30f1c7-2" data-testid="conversation-turn-150" data-turn="assistant">

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience and a strong background in workflow and enterprise systems integration. The role will focus on designing and implementing Zip Intake-to-Contract/Procure integrations and related backend systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with Sourcing, Procurement, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable integration solutions and optimize procurement-related workflows.


Key Responsibilities
• Design, build, implement, and support backend integrations for Zip and related procurement workflows.
• Develop scalable, secure, and maintainable integrations between Zip and internal enterprise systems.
• Partner with technical, procurement, sourcing, and cross-functional teams to understand integration requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Analyze existing business processes, identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks, and recommend improvements through automation and systems integration.
• Support end-to-end procurement and intake workflows, ensuring backend systems align with business and operational requirements.
• Translate functional and operational requirements into technical designs and implementation plans.
• Develop and support APIs, middleware integrations, event-driven solutions, and system-to-system integrations.
• Perform data mapping, transformation, validation, and synchronization across enterprise systems.
• Troubleshoot integration issues, monitor system performance, and ensure reliable data flows across platforms.
• Support integrations with finance, ERP, procurement, warehouse, and planning systems.
• Contribute to solution documentation, testing, deployment, and knowledge transfer.
• Provide technical leadership and support scalable integration architecture and engineering best practices.


Required Qualifications
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong background in backend engineering and enterprise systems integration.
• Hands-on experience with Zip Intake-to-Procure (I2C) implementations or integrations.
• Proven experience building and supporting integrations for procurement, intake, or workflow platforms such as Zip, Coupa, SAP, Ariba, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Strong experience with APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures, and system-to-system integrations.
• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P), intake, approval, and procurement workflows.
• Experience working across technical and business teams to define requirements and implement scalable solutions.
• Experience with data mapping, transformation, validation, and synchronization across systems.
• Strong understanding of workflow automation and enterprise integration patterns.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze existing processes and recommend streamlined technical solutions.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.


Preferred Qualifications
• Experience integrating with finance, ERP, procurement, warehouse, or planning systems.
• Familiarity with ERP and procurement platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Coupa, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar systems.
• Experience supporting procurement, approval, vendor, purchasing, or invoice-related workflows.
• Experience with cloud-based integration patterns and modern backend architectures.


Primary Skills
• Zip Intake-to-Procure (I2C)
• Backend Engineering
• Enterprise Systems Integration
• APIs & Middleware
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Workflow Automation
• Data Mapping & Transformation
• ERP/Procurement Integrations

_:empty]:hidden">