Job Title: Senior LeanIX Engineer
Location: Washington, DC (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)
About the Opportunity:
ZipStaff is seeking a Senior LeanIX Engineer to lead a greenfield, ground-up implementation of SAP LeanIX for a major transportation organization in the Washington, DC area.
Working closely with the Enterprise Architecture (EA) leadership team, you will serve as the primary platform authority responsible for meta-model configuration, data modeling, cross-system integrations, and long-term governance. In this role, you will bridge technical engineering and strategic consulting by translating EA use cases—such as application rationalization, technology obsolescence, and business capability mapping—into an agile, incrementally delivered platform roadmap.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the end-to-end greenfield implementation of SAP LeanIX, configuring workspaces, meta-models, custom fact sheets, tagging taxonomies, and ownership frameworks.
- Design and execute enterprise integrations between LeanIX and systems of record (including ServiceNow CMDB, HR/identity platforms, and cloud providers) using REST/GraphQL APIs, Python/JavaScript, and the LeanIX Integration Hub.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture leaders to build and maintain a phased development roadmap, delivering production-ready platform capabilities incrementally.
- Establish data governance processes, including automated data quality scoring, survey and attestation cycles, change control, and stewardship models.
- Configure custom reports, executive dashboards, and architectural diagrams to support application rationalization (TIME/6R analysis) and technology risk mitigation.
- Drive platform enablement and adoption across IT and business units through documentation, runbooks, training sessions, and continuous stakeholder engagement.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of total experience in Enterprise Architecture, IT Asset/Portfolio Management, or Platform Engineering, including 3+ years of dedicated, hands-on SAP LeanIX experience.
- Demonstrated track record of standing up LeanIX from the ground up within a complex, enterprise environment.
- Strong technical background with REST/GraphQL APIs, JSON data structures, and scripting languages (Python or JavaScript) for custom automation.
- Proven experience integrating LeanIX with ServiceNow CMDB and primary enterprise identity/HR systems.
- Practical understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and methodologies (TOGAF, Business Capability Modeling, Application Rationalization).
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to facilitate decision-making with senior IT and business leaders.
- Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active LeanIX Certification (Associate or Professional level).
- Hands-on experience executing application rationalization or tech obsolescence programs that delivered quantified cost savings or risk reduction.
- Prior experience operating in a regulated or public sector environment in the Washington, DC region.
- Background supporting transportation or mission-critical enterprise environments.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Referral Program.
About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.
To apply, submit your resume highlighting your SAP LeanIX hands-on experience (3+ years), greenfield implementation work, ServiceNow CMDB integrations, and Enterprise Architecture background. Pure research or junior experience will not be considered.