Lead Software Engineer

This role focuses on partnering closely with a product owner to design and deliver an automated solution for a currently manual Request for Proposal (RFP) process. You will prototype the solution, then scale and harden it into a robust, production-ready application using modern web technologies and your understanding of ERP and SAP within procurement and finance contexts., * Collaborate closely with the product owner to understand business requirements within the RFP process and define the most effective automation approach.

• Analyze the existing manual RFP workflow and identify opportunities to streamline, simplify, and automate key steps.
• Design and develop a functional prototype using React, Node.js, and TypeScript to demonstrate proposed automation solutions.
• Iterate on the prototype based on feedback from stakeholders, refining functionality, usability, and performance.
• Scale the prototype into a production-ready solution, ensuring reliability, maintainability, and security.
• Integrate the solution with ERP and SAP systems to support procurement and finance processes.
• Write clean, well-structured, and testable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring smooth operation of the automated RFP solution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement and finance stakeholders, to ensure the solution meets operational needs.
• Document technical designs, implementation details, and user-facing aspects of the solution to support ongoing maintenance and enhancements.

• Strong hands-on experience with React for building modern, responsive user interfaces.
• Proficiency in Node.js for developing scalable server-side applications and APIs.
• Solid knowledge of TypeScript and its use in building robust, type-safe applications.
• Practical understanding of ERP systems and how they support business processes.
• Knowledge of SAP and its role within procurement and finance environments.
• Ability to analyze manual business processes and translate them into effective automated workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a product owner and business stakeholders.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• experience working on projects related to procurement or finance processes.
• Familiarity with integrating web applications with ERP and SAP systems.
• experience building prototypes and iterating quickly based on stakeholder feedback.
• Understanding of best practices in software design, testing, and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of end-to-end technical solutions.