SeniorExpert Platform Engineer (fmd) for Cloud Orchestrator

SAP; Potsdam; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading software company in Potsdam is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to contribute to cloud-native infrastructure management. In this role, you'll enhance the Cloud Orchestrator platform and develop Kubernetes solutions. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in software development, specifically with Kubernetes and Go. The company values collaboration, continuous learning, and open-source contributions, fostering an inclusive environment for all team members.

Leistungen

Compensation transparency

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in full-time software development roles.
• Experience in community engagement and open-source contributions.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes extension concepts.

Aufgaben

• Act as a technical multiplier for the Infrastructure-as-Data paradigm.
• Develop and maintain Kubernetes operators and IaD providers.
• Design automated bootstrapping for software lifecycle management.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Analytical capabilities

Collaborative mindset

Proactive thinking

Continuous improvement

Ausbildung

University degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Go

Container technologies

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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 do

Summary:

We’re not just offering a job — we’re inviting you to shape the future of cloud-native infrastructure management through Cloud Orchestrator. By donating our projects into the neutral NeoNephos foundation we’ve committed to open governance, shared ownership, and a durable ecosystem. Make your mark, invite others, build what’s next together, and grow with us #SAPEUAICloudCareers.

The Cloud-Native Lifecycle Management team is advancing enterprise delivery by applying cloud-native principles to the full software lifecycle. With Cloud Orchestrator as the core platform we standardize how cloud infrastructure is managed and automated across all cloud providers. Our work powers SAP’s Infrastructure-as-Data movement and underpins the Cloud Orchestrator Platform used by development teams across SAP.

We’re building ApeiroRA, an open-source reference architecture that strengthens Europe’s digital sovereignty. This initiative is part of a broader movement to ensure security, sustainability, and compliance for cloud-to-edge computing. By joining us you’ll contribute to a project that’s not just technical, it’s strategic for Europe’s future.

The Role

As a senior/expert platform engineer you will:

• Act as a technical multiplier for the Infrastructure-as-Data paradigm shift, contributing directly to evolving the platform’s core capabilities and enriching the Kubernetes API of the Cloud Orchestrator Platform.
• Develop and maintain Kubernetes operators and IaD providers (e.g. Crossplane) to enable declarative infrastructure management.
• Design and engineer a robust automated bootstrapping control plane to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient software lifecycle management, particularly in the context of sovereign cloud and EU AI Cloud enforcement.
• Improve code quality, enhance observability and operability of the overall system, and actively seek opportunities for cost efficiency across the platform services.
• Actively engage with and contribute to the internal community and external cloud-native ecosystem, ensuring the platform’s success and providing technical support to internal stakeholders relying on the platform.

During the application and selection process candidates will be informed which manager they will be working with upon hiring. We look forward to your application!

What you bring

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a collaborative, proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience in community engagement and open-source contributions.
• A distinguished university degree in Computer Science or a closely related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent hands-on programming skills with 3 years of experience in full-time software development roles and a strong focus on writing clean, maintainable code in Go.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes extension concepts including the operator pattern, CRDs, and extension API Servers.
• Solid understanding of container technologies, Kubernetes, and the broader cloud-native ecosystem with familiarity with the CNCF landscape.
• High proficiency in English, both written and spoken. German language skill is beneficial.

Meet the team

We are a team of builders, innovators and collaborators. Our culture is rooted in openness and trust. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and we create space for every voice to be heard. We thrive on curiosity and continuous learning. This is a place where you can make an impact that matters. Your work will influence not only SAP but also Europe’s digital future. We support each other, push boundaries, together and never stop exploring what’s next. We are proud of what we have built for our users and the open-source community, and we would like you to be part of this journey. We are the backbone of SAP’s cloud-native infrastructure and a leading open-source solution trusted across industries.

Bring out your best

Compensation & Inclusion

Compensation Range Transparency

SAP believes pay transparency is essential for cultivating an honest, supportive, and inclusive culture. The annualized compensation range includes base salary and variable incentive targets for the career level of the posted role. The target range for this position will fall within this range and depend on factors such as education, skills, experience, and role scope as determined during the selection process. Any variable incentive includes a target amount with the actual payout depending on company and individual performance. Please reference SAP’s Benefits and Rewards site for more information.

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Requisition ID: 445652 • Work Area: Software-Design and Development • Expected Travel: 0 - 10% • Career Status: Professional • Employment Type: Part-Time or Regular Full Time • Additional Locations: Berlin or Walldorf.

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