Associate Development Architect for SAP CTO (f/m/d)

SAP SE; Potsdam; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Development Architect, where you'll shape the future of technology by defining architectural strategies and driving innovation in cloud-native services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and explore emerging technologies that will enhance SAP's offerings. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence architectural decisions and contribute to the development of AI-enabled capabilities, ensuring alignment with business goals. Be part of a dynamic team that values flexibility, diversity, and personal growth, while making a significant impact in the tech industry.

Leistungen

Flexible Working Models

Health and Well-being Programs

Personal Development Opportunities

Inclusive Work Culture

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or architecture.
• Strong foundation in microservices architecture and cloud services.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration and MLOps basics.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to architectural patterns and best practices.
• Drive the architectural direction of cloud-native services.
• Collaborate on high-level architectural designs.

Kenntnisse

Software Engineering

Cloud-Native Systems

Microservices Architecture

Kubernetes

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP)

AI/ML Integration

CI/CD Pipelines

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Engineering

Ph.D. in Related Field

Tools

SAP Technologies

BTP

CloudFoundry

DevOps Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Associate Development Architect for SAP CTO (f/m/d)

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and aligns with our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

As an Associate Development Architect, you will contribute to the definition and evolution of SAP’s architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with our AI-first and Suite-first product principles.

Join our dynamic team where you will work closely with cross-functional teams on reference implementations, technical prototypes, and architecture blueprints that influence SAP-wide decisions. You will play a key role in ensuring the scalability and quality of our future technologies and platforms critical to SAP’s success.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

• Contribute to the development and implementation of architectural patterns and best practices across product teams.
• Define and drive the architectural direction of cloud-native services and prototype new AI-enabled capabilities and platform services, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
• Develop architecture guidelines and technical standards for integrating AI capabilities into SAP’s cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-level architectural designs, ensuring alignment with product goals and business objectives.
• Assess emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to recommend best practices for delivering AI-infused services at scale.
• Partner with fellow architects and development teams to review and improve development methodologies, driving continuous improvements in delivery cycles and technical quality.
• Continuously learn and explore emerging AI and cloud-native technologies, identifying their potential application on SAP’s architecture.
• Collaborate closely with internal SAP teams on integration activities, ensuring cohesive and successful implementation of cross-team architectural solutions.

YOUR PROFILE

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or architecture, with a proven ability to design and deliver complex, cloud-native systems.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in microservices architecture, containers, and Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Solid knowledge of cloud infrastructure and services (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with experience in building scalable, secure applications.
• Experience with SAP technologies, BTP, or enterprise integration landscapes or CloudFoundry.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration, including model consumption patterns, MLOps basics, or cloud-based AI services.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, and modern development practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex technical challenges.
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across teams and clearly articulate architectural decisions.
• Self-motivated, curious about emerging technologies, and comfortable working in distributed, cross-functional environments.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The CTO area’s mission is to future-proof our customers and SAP. We evolve SAP’s technology strategy and North Star architecture, explore the impact of emerging technologies, and leverage insights for build/buy/partner decisions. We accelerate innovation across SAP’s portfolio, collaborating with engineering teams, partners, and start-ups globally. With Business AI and Sustainability, we drive SAP’s long-term growth and market leadership.

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Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work more efficiently and use business insights more effectively. Originally known for leadership in ERP software, SAP has evolved into a market leader in end-to-end business applications and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with over two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. We connect global industries, people, and platforms to provide effective solutions for every challenge.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help everyone – regardless of background – feel included and perform at their best. We believe our diverse capabilities strengthen us, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and unlock full potential. We are committed to creating a more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides accessibility accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance navigating our website or completing your application, email Recruiting Operations Team: [e-mail].

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, as per the SAP Referral Policy. Conditions may vary for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates may undergo background verification.

Requisition ID: 425553 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Travel: 0-10% | Career Level: Professional | Employment: Full-Time | Locations: Berlin, Munich, Paris, U.S. #LI-Hybrid

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