We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
What you’ll build:
As a Development Architect, you'll be shaping enterprise data management and cloud transformation solutions. You will design systems to transition legacy SAP systems to modern cloud platforms, ensuring quality and migration readiness.
Tackle technical challenges by architecting solutions that analyze data health, detect issues, and offer intelligent remediation. You'll design AI-powered automation, resilient microservices, and employ machine learning to make data preparation proactive. Lead cloud-native development for preparation and execution of ECC to S/4HANA Cloud migrations affecting thousands worldwide.
Your architectural decisions will guide product direction and strategy. You will collaborate with product management to translate business needs into technical solutions, steering development teams through implementation challenges and establishing best practices for AI-powered data transformation.
Responsibilities
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Design and architect cloud-native solutions for data management and application transitions
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Make critical decisions on architecture, technology, design patterns and non-functional requirements
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Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and design specifications
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Work as part of a development team and implement key application capabilities
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team
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Establish coding standards and drive engineering best practices
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Research emerging technologies
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges
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Participate in technical discussions with stakeholders, development, and partner teams
What You Bring
Required:
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Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; 10+ years of software development experience
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Expertise in Java, Spring Framework, cloud platforms, and cloud-native development patterns
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Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and AI/ML technologies in enterprise software
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Proficiency in CI/CD, DevOps, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
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Proven track record in architecting large-scale applications
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Excellent problem-solving skills, and strong English communication capabilities
Preferred:
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Practical experience with LLM and AI agent development
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Experience with SAP technologies (BTP, S/4HANA, ABAP) and data management practices
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Familiarity with event-driven architectures, security best practices, and Python or Go
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Background in performance optimization and scalability engineering
Where you belong:
You'll be part of a highly skilled, international team of engineers who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges. Our team spans multiple geographies and time zones, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise in cloud technologies, data engineering, AI, and enterprise systems. We foster a collaborative environment where technical excellence is celebrated, and every team member's voice matters.
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program , according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.
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Requisition ID: 445597 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid