API & Java Architect: Cloud, DB2, Security, PMP

TechDigital Group; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced API Developer with a strong background in Core Java and API security. This role involves designing secure APIs, managing cloud services, and ensuring effective communication throughout the product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in API domain design, security protocols, and various database technologies. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years experience in API Domain design and API Security.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java, Spring Security, and REST API.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure APIs using Core Java and Spring Security.
• Gather requirements and develop products with clear communication.

Skills

Core Java

API Domain design

API Security

JWT

OAUTH

JavaScript

Relational Database

Non-Relational Database

Cloud Computing

AWS Cloud Services

AWS RDS

Spring Security

MVC

JPA

Hibernate

REST API

Swagger

ReactJS

Test-driven development

JUnit

Education

CERTIFIED GIS PROFESSIONAL (GISP)

ESRI TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION

PMP (PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL)

Job description

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Senior Consultant to support and enhance SAP Finance solutions for a leading retail organization. The consultant will serve as both the SAP FICO Functional Lead and Onsite Delivery Lead, driving application support, enhancements, change requests, testing, and implementation activities across SAP Finance landscapes.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in SAP FICO, RE-FX (Contract Lease Management), and Project Systems (PS), with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions while coordinating onsite and offshore delivery teams. This role requires hands-on configuration experience, stakeholder management, and the ability to lead end-to-end solution delivery.

Experience Required
• 10+ years of SAP FICO experience
• Recent hands-on experience with SAP RE-FX and SAP Project Systems
• Experience in full lifecycle SAP implementations and application support environments

Required Skills
• SAP FICO
• SAP RE-FX (Contract Lease Management)
• SAP Project Systems (PS)
• SAP Functional Design & Configuration
• Application Maintenance & Support
• Change Request & Enhancement Management
• Testing & Defect Resolution
Preferred Skills
• SAP S/4HANA Finance
• Retail industry experience
• SAP integration knowledge across Finance, Real Estate, and Project Systems
• Stakeholder Management
• Offshore Coordination

Key Responsibilities
• Lead SAP FICO functional delivery and serve as the primary onsite consultant for business and IT stakeholders.
• Support SAP FICO, RE-FX, and Project Systems modules through incident management, enhancements, change requests, and production support activities.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into functional specifications and solution designs.
• Map business requirements into user stories, design documents, and functional requirement specifications aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Configure and support SAP Finance solutions, ensuring compliance with business and regulatory requirements.
• Drive full-cycle implementation activities including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare support.
• Coordinate with offshore team members to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, enhancements, and support activities.
• Lead unit testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and defect resolution efforts.
• Collaborate with business users to optimize financial processes and improve system efficiency.
• Provide knowledge transfer, user training, and documentation for new functionality and process improvements.
• Participate in solution reviews and recommend process improvements leveraging SAP best practices.
• Ensure high-quality delivery and adherence to project timelines and service-level commitments.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of hands-on SAP FICO experience with strong configuration and support expertise.
• Proven experience with SAP RE-FX (Contract Lease Management).
• Working knowledge of SAP Project Systems (PS).
• Experience supporting production environments, incident management, enhancements, and change requests.
• Strong experience creating functional specifications and translating business requirements into SAP solutions.
• Experience leading onsite delivery and coordinating with offshore teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.