Summary

The Enterprise Systems Software Engineering Lead serves as the senior technical authority for Allegiant's SAP ecosystem and related Enterprise Systems portfolio, providing leadership for architecture, security, integrations, development, administration, and ongoing operational support.

This position leads the design, governance, and delivery of technical solutions across SAP functional and basis administration, security, ABAP development, middleware, integrations, and enterprise application infrastructure. The role establishes technical standards and best practices, ensures compliance with regulatory and SOX requirements, directs complex troubleshooting and system optimization efforts, and oversees a team of Software Engineers responsible for supporting critical business operations.

Working closely with business leaders, Enterprise Systems management, vendors, and technology teams, the Software Engineering Lead ensures enterprise systems remain secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with corporate objectives. The role requires deep expertise in SAP architecture, security, master data management, integrations, and software engineering, while providing strategic guidance for the evolution of Allegiant's enterprise application landscape.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No

Minimum Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Education Details:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, MIS, or related technical discipline.

Years of Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience supporting, administering, developing, or architecting SAP enterprise solutions.

• Minimum three (3) years leading technical teams, projects, or enterprise platform initiatives.

Credit Check: No

Valid/Unexpired Passport Book: No

Valid/Unexpired Driver's License: No

• Experience supporting multiple SAP disciplines including functional configuration, technical configuration (Basis), security, development, integrations, and platform administration.

• Expert knowledge of SAP S/4HANA architecture and administration.

• Working knowledge of SAP Ariba including the ordering, contract, and supplier modules.

• Strong understanding of SAP security concepts, role design, segregation of duties, and compliance requirements.

• Experience managing SAP technical resources including developers, security administrators, BASIS resources, and integration specialists.

• Strong understanding of SAP transports, environments, release management, and change control processes.

• Experience supporting integrations with SAP Ariba (CIG), middleware, third-party vendors, and enterprise applications.

• Understanding of SDLC, change management, release management, and testing methodologies.

• Deep understanding of enterprise application architecture, data flows, and system dependencies.

• Experience supporting SOX controls, audits, access governance, and regulatory compliance.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and technical coaching skills.

• Exceptional troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree.

• SAP certifications in technical, security, development, or architecture disciplines.

• Experience with SAP BTP, Fiori, SAP Cloud solutions, and integration technologies.

• Experience supporting airline, maintenance, finance, procurement, or operational business processes.

• Experience with Jira, DevOps, CI/CD, and release management practices.

• Experience managing vendor resources and enterprise software support partne4rs.

• Experience working in FAA and SOX-regulated environments.

Job Duties

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Provide technical leadership for Allegiant’s SAP ecosystem and related enterprise applications.

• Establish engineering standards, development practices, security standards, and operational procedures.

• Review technical designs, architecture decisions, integrations, and development approaches.

• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and supportability requirements.

• Mentor and develop technical team members across multiple SAP and Ariba disciplines.

SAP and Ariba Platform Ownership

• Oversee administration, support, availability, performance, and health of SAP and Ariba applications.

• Coordinate platform maintenance, upgrades, patching, refreshes, and technology roadmaps.

• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational readiness activities.

• Ensure environment integrity across Development, QA, and Production systems.

Security & Compliance Leadership

• Oversee SAP and Ariba security administration and access governance processes.

• Ensure compliance with segregation of duties requirements, SOX controls, and audit expectations.

• Review access designs, role structures, privileged access, and security-related changes.

• Support internal and external audit activities.

Development & Integration Oversight

• Guide technical design and development efforts across SAP and Ariba for customizations, enhancements, reports, interfaces, and integrations

• Review code quality, technical documentation, testing strategies, and release readiness.

• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts across applications, integrations, data flows, and infrastructure dependencies.

• Coordinate vendor and support partner activities when technical expertise is required.

• Ensure Allegiant’s change management policies are adhered to.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Evaluate emerging SAP and Ariba technologies and recommend improvements.

• Identify automation opportunities that improve reliability, supportability, compliance, and user experience.

• Lead technical initiatives that reduce technical debt and improve platform performance.

• Support modernization and transformation efforts across the Enterprise Systems portfolio.

Allegiant Duties

• Ensure any direct reports understand and apply our Customer Commitment and customer service stands to their daily responsibilities as appropriate.

• Model Allegiant’s customer services standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction.

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture.

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, key board, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Essential Services Provider

Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.

EEO Statement

We welcome all individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our company values the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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