Sr. Systems Development Engineer , Amazon Robotics Business Applications and Solutions Engineering

Global Robotics Delivery is seeking an innovative, customer-obsessed, and technically deep Systems Development Engineer to own the design, build, and delivery of SAP Ariba procurement solutions across Amazon Robotics" ERP and business application landscape.

• Lead the end-to-end technical design and implementation of SAP Ariba modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, Invoice Management, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance) integrated with SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle EBS, and adjacent enterprise systems across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Procurement domains.
• Strong understanding of SAP Ariba architecture, CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway), APIs, middleware connectivity, master data synchronization, and procurement workflow configuration is essential.
• Collaborate with product, business, and technology teams to assess procurement automation needs, evaluate solution alternatives, and build a scalable Ariba implementation roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Design and document end-to-end Ariba solution blueprints, integration specifications, data migration strategies, and configuration workbooks with clear, measurable success criteria.
• Define Ariba configuration standards, governance frameworks, and reusable templates that accelerate delivery and reduce technical debt across the procurement portfolio.
• Drive Build vs. Buy vs. Configure decisions for procurement capabilities, evaluating native Ariba functionality, custom extensions, and third-party add-ons for optimal customer experience and total cost of ownership.
• Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and lead initiatives that drive reliability, scalability, and process improvements across the Ariba platform.
• Present architecture reviews, solution demos, status updates, and risk/mitigation strategies to all levels of leadership, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure all stakeholders are well informed of implementation design decisions, dependencies, and program milestones.
• Foster an inclusive culture that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Key job responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end SAP Ariba implementation vision and multi-year roadmap for Amazon Robotics" procurement ecosystem, defining what to implement, when to deliver, and how to measure success.
• Develop and maintain architecture narratives, PR/FAQs, and technical design documents that articulate the strategic direction for Ariba-enabled procurement transformation, securing alignment across multiple leadership organizations.
• Leverage SAP Ariba"s native capabilities and Cloud Integration Gateway, evaluating when to use standard connectors, custom APIs, or third-party solutions for optimal reliability and scalability.
• Define Ariba implementation tenets and architectural principles that guide trade-off decisions across the ERP portfolio (spanning SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle EBS, and adjacent platforms).
• Influence technical priorities through data-driven contributions, ensuring engineering efforts align with the highest-value procurement automation outcomes.
• Design and implement SAP Ariba solutions encompassing procurement workflows, catalog management, supplier onboarding, sourcing events, contract lifecycle management, and invoice automation across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Define configuration standards, data mapping specifications, error handling frameworks, and monitoring strategies that ensure reliability, traceability, and operational excellence across the Ariba platform.
• Partner with engineering teams to translate Ariba solution designs into deliverable work packages with clear acceptance criteria, dependency maps, and testing strategies including integration testing, UAT, and cutover planning.
• Conduct architecture reviews and technical deep dives to ensure Ariba solutions meet security, compliance, SOX controls, and performance requirements.
• Build and maintain Ariba configurations and integrations with upstream and downstream systems - including purchase order synchronization, goods receipt matching, invoice reconciliation, and supplier master data replication - ensuring seamless end-to-end procure-to-pay orchestration.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan