Senior AI Developer / Architect : SAP Labs East Asia Singapore

Cari; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP is hiring a Senior AI Developer to join a global team delivering production-grade AI services and cloud-native microservices. You will design and implement scalable solutions in Java and Python, collaborate across Architektur, DevOps, and product teams, and mentor engineers while solving complex integration and performance challenges.

You will work on cloud-based applications, containerized deployments with Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines across major hyperscalers, contributing to

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, computational linguistics, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience in cloud solutions and microservices.
• Strong Java skills with Spring Boot expertise.
• Experience with microservice-based architecture and multi-tenant environments.
• Familiarity with OpenStack, CloudFoundry or similar cloud frameworks.
• Experience with RESTful design, event-driven architectures, and container patterns.
• Proficient in Docker & Kubernetes for cloud application development.
• CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins across major cloud providers.
• Experience with secure SDLC, version control, and agile processes.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and build production-grade conversational services and microservices in Java and Python.
• Explore and implement latest technologies for cloud platforms and data pipelines.
• Define ADR/ACD for new features and integrations.
• Lead engineering across architecture, implementation, testing, and delivery.
• Produce high-quality, modular, and performant code with strong testing practices.
• Foster collaboration with stakeholders across teams and time zones.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and maintain high team performance.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Cloud platforms

Microservices

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Tools

OpenStack

CloudFoundry

Jenkins

Dynatrace

Karate

JMeter

Job description

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.

SAP will be prioritizing candidates with full working rights in Singapore

What you’ll do

Your tasks include:

• Design and build production-grade conversational services - Joule and micro-services in Java and Python.
• Explore, understand, and implement most recent technologies and approaches for cloud platform and data pipelines.
• Design and define ADR, ACD for the solution on new features or integrations.
• Drive engineering across Architecture, Implementation, Testing, and Delivery of the Product.
• Producing high-quality, maintainable code with an emphasis on modularity, testing, and performance
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentoring junior engineers, performing code reviews, and contributing to a high-performance team culture.
• Solving complex integration and performance challenges across systems, often working across time zones in a global team set

Right attitude

• Team first attitude. Ensure we win together as a team, closely collaborate with scrum team, architects and stakholderls.
• Be serious about the Agile methodologies and live with them.
• Challenge the status quo. Always unlearn, relearn. Remember, you will be working on cutting-edge technologies every day, you see a revolution.

What you bring

Educational and experience requirements

Required

• Exceptional degree in computer science, computational linguistics, or related.
• 7+ years of related professional experience in software development, cloud solution and microservices.
• Strong programming skills in Java and particularly in-depth practical experience with Spring Boot is a key requirement.
• Knowledge in microservice-based product design, architecture and development. Cloud mindset. Comfortably handle multi-tenant and multi-microservices environments
• Knowledge on open-source cloud frameworks such as OpenStack, Cloudfoundry etc.
• Experience in RESTful implementation, event-driven solution, and container patterns. Familiar to Kafka, Karate and Jmeter, Dynatrace. .
• Experience with cloud-based application development using Docker & Kubernetes
• Experience in building, deploying & managing CI/CD pipelines through Jenkins across multiple hyperscaler environments such as AWS, GCP or Azure
• Experience in secure software development life cycle, version control and cloud deliveries.
• Experience in agile development/Scrum processes
• A team-oriented and collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in team environments, contributing positively to shared goals and fostering a culture of cooperation and innovation.
• Excellent written and communication skills in the English language

Preferred

• Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform
• Passion for technology and interest in the domains of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cloud native micro services
• Knowledge in bot-building platforms
• Experience with Agents, Knowledge Graph, RAG, Large Language Models

Where you belong

As an Senior AI Developer, you will work together with a team of dedicated experts including data engineers, dev-ops engineers, and product owner with a single goal of building the best-in-class AI products. You will work against fixed timelines and your success will be measured by the ability to deliver solutions matching the performance of top-notch artificial intelligence systems.

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.

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.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Expected Travel: 0 - 10%

Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid #LI-CS2 #SGLABSHIRING

Work Area: Software-Design and Development

Career Status: Professional