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Summary:
We are looking for experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architects to support our Technology and Innovation Project Portfolio, Service developments and shape our future Technology roadmap within Google Cloud technical architecture domain.
The Role:
As an IT Architecture Expert, you have the chance to shape and contribute to the overall SAP Private Cloud Services strategy, delivered to our customers via the RISE with SAP offering. You will execute hands-on technical engineering exercises to drive Portfolio and Service enablement and consult Pre-Sales and Post-Sales Infrastructure Architectural activities based on direct customer communication. Due to the central nature of the team, you will have many touchpoints throughout the GCO organisation. Good collaboration skills are essential, as you will be a key contributor in nurturing the technological progress in SAP.
What you’ll bring
Possessing an expert grasp of Cloud Infrastructure, with an excellent conceptual understanding of diverse deployment models and a clear understanding of cloud architectural concepts, you will be capable of crafting zonal, regional, and other high-availability architectures. Your excellent technical architectural knowledge extends to the intricacies of Linux, and many other supporting technologies which can be demonstrated. Direct customer exposure and communication skills experience are highly deserved to bring the results.
Extended experience in SAP applications running on SAP-supported databases within cloud infrastructure.
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Deep Infrastructure knowledge of public clouds such as Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud or **preferably in GCP area **underlined with professional level certification and credentials.
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Knowledge on differing types of cloud infrastructure services (Most importantly: compute, storage, network, security), and how they are typically integrated.
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Methodological and technical expertise in new cloud platform onboarding and software development cycle is a plus.
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Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge encompassing all aspects.
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Preferred – extensive Automation related background and experience in Development Projects and methodologies.
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Strong understanding of SAP system architecture and database integration within complex SAP landscapes is a plus.
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Experience with cloud adoption and AI-driven operational practices, AI Ops concepts and general advocacy towards AI adoption and transformation preferred.
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Professional level fluency in both written and verbal English language.
Tech you'll learn.
You will engage closely with Hyperscaler Engineering teams to drive leading edge technology projects that empower our customers with the latest innovations. Your role involves shaping the Technical Roadmap to meet industry vertical requirements, guiding development and execution strategies. Understand how we drive Private Cloud services in ECS through our automation tool chain and help to support the development of this tool chain to meet our growing customer needs.
Meet your team:
The SAP Enterprise Cloud Services portfolio empowers customers to run a modern, intelligent ERP system in the cloud. It comprises privately managed cloud deployment options for RISE with SAP and full SAP ERP value-adding SAP Cloud Application Services. With our functional and technical services, customers have the same level of control in a cloud environment than they had on-premises.
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.
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Requisition ID: 454248 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid