Lead Software Engineer - ERP Procurement Systems (Remote)

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

CareFirst is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for ERP Procurement Systems to provide technical leadership for the applications, integrations, and data that enable source-to-pay and procure-to-pay operations. The role owns architecture and engineering direction for the current SAP Ariba and Oracle EBS landscape while ensuring stable production service, disciplined delivery, and measurable business improvement.

The Lead will also establish the standards and decision framework needed for an eventual cloud ERP program. The future platform is not predetermined and may include Workday, Oracle Cloud ERP, or another solution; therefore, success requires broad ERP judgment, procurement-process depth, and the ability to modernize pragmatically without disrupting current operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Set technical direction for procurement applications, integrations, data, security, environments, observability, and nonfunctional requirements.

• Lead solution design and engineering reviews for SAP Ariba, Oracle EBS Procurement/Payables, supplier systems, catalogs, marketplaces, contracts, sourcing, and financial touchpoints.

• Define reusable API, middleware, batch, event, error-handling, monitoring, reconciliation, testing, and documentation standards.

• Guide engineers and matrixed partners through complex delivery, incidents, releases, and technical-debt reduction.

Service Ownership & Business Partnership

• Own technical health, reliability, supportability, risk, and lifecycle planning for the procurement technology portfolio.

• Lead resolution of critical production issues and ensure root causes, corrective actions, knowledge transfer, and prevention measures are completed.

• Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, Enterprise Architecture, Security, Audit, Infrastructure, vendors, and product leadership to shape priorities and roadmaps.

• Drive automation across supplier onboarding, catalogs, approvals, ordering, receiving, invoicing, controls, and operational reporting.

Future State Strategy

• Create a fact-based current-state architecture and modernization backlog covering integrations, data, customizations, controls, and operational pain points.

• Lead technical evaluation and fit-gap work for Workday Procurement, Oracle Cloud ERP, or other options, including proofs of concept and implementation-readiness planning.

• Develop transition principles for coexistence, data conversion, integration rationalization, testing, cutover, and service continuity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level:

Bachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field OR, in lieu of a bachelors degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 10+ years of experience in procurement systems, enterprise applications, software engineering, or ERP integration, including 3+ years providing technical leadership for complex solutions or teams. Deep experience with SAP Ariba and/or Oracle EBS Procurement/Payables and expert understanding of source-to-pay and procure-to-pay processes. Proven architecture and delivery leadership across enterprise integrations, APIs, middleware, data, security, testing, releases, and production operations. Demonstrated ability to influence business and technology leaders, lead matrixed teams, and turn ambiguous needs into an executable roadmap.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience spanning SAP Ariba, Oracle EBS, and a cloud ERP such as Workday or Oracle Cloud.

• Experience with Boomi, MuleSoft, Oracle Integration Cloud, supplier networks, punchout/EDI, data conversion, or ERP transformation programs.

• Experience in healthcare, insurance, or another regulated industry; architecture, SAFe, or Agile certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to evaluate existing systems and propose scalable, supportable solutions.

• Ability to translate between business process, functional requirements, data, integrations, and technical design.

• Experience integrating complex enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs, XML/JSON, SFTP, middleware, and batch or event-driven patterns.

• Knowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), Agile delivery, release management, CI/CD, testing, and code-quality practices.

• Working knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure and database technologies such as SQL and Oracle.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, stakeholder-management, and customer-service skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet established deadlines, and provide effective service to internal and external customers.

• Familiarity with security, segregation of duties, audit controls, and data governance in a regulated environment.

• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Salary Range: $115,128 - $228,657

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Corporate Financial Systems

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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REQNUMBER: 22292