Sr. Developer - SAP Cloud Database Systems

SAP SE; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Waterloo is seeking a skilled software engineer to design and prototype data management services. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in Python, Go, Node.js, or ABAP, and experience with cloud technologies. This role emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Recognition for contributions

Flexible working models

Health and well-being programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience writing or maintaining mission-critical system software.
• 5+ years of experience writing SQL queries or managing relational database systems.
• Strong skills in at least one of Python, Go, Node.js or ABAP.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype interfaces between data management services and cloud applications.
• Evaluate and improve performance of data-driven applications.
• Ensure security for data managed by our software.

Skills

Problem solving

Python

Go

Node.js

ABAP

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

Apache Spark

Job description

Overview

We help the world run better. At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and a purpose-driven focus on learning and development. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with recognition for your contributions and a variety of benefit options.

SAP is revolutionizing the Database as a Service (DBaaS) industry with SAP HANA Cloud. Our customers experience real-time access to trusted data through a single gateway, with data management, governance, and reporting all in one cloud solution. SAP HANA Cloud provides cloud qualities such as high availability, elasticity, and low total cost of ownership.

At SAP Waterloo, we foster a strong culture of teamwork and shared responsibility. We excel at turning new ideas into production while maintaining a challenging yet sustainable pace.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype interfaces between data management services and the full suite of SAP cloud services and applications
• Evaluate and improve performance of data-driven full stack applications
• Ensure the highest degree of security for data managed by our software
• Contribute to complicated technical projects that involve a wide variety of teams within the company
• Utilize your problem-solving skills to help prevent and investigate production issues
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, or an equivalent degree
• At least two of the following:
  • 5+ years of experience writing or maintaining mission-critical system software
  • 5+ years of experience writing SQL queries or managing relational database systems
  • 5+ years of experience working with cloud technologies (Azure/AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Apache Spark, Delta Tables, etc.)
  • 5+ years of programming SAP business applications
• Strong skills in at least one of Python, Go, Node.js or ABAP
• Experience working with at least one of X.509 or JWT authentication
• Extremely strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Thorough understanding of concurrent and distributed programming
• Tremendous attention to detail and the ability to build reliable and scalable software systems
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Willingness to persist at debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues
• A strong work ethic and a passion for problem solving, as well as being self-driven and motivated

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. We believe we are stronger when we embrace the unique capabilities each person brings, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We are committed to unleashing all talent and creating a more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you need accommodation or assistance navigating our website or completing your application, please email Recruiting Operations Team: [e-mail].

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