Development Architect (multiple positions available)

SAP IT Business Systeme; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP Labs, LLC is hiring a Development Architect in Palo Alto, CA to define, govern, and implement applications architecture with the implementation team. Hybrid work model.

Responsibilities include coordinating architectural guidance, documenting standards, and ensuring high-quality end-to-end business processes. Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering with 5–7 years of relevant experience, plus 2 years in microservices, containers, Kubernetes, service mesh, and FinOps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study with seven years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience; or a Master’s degree with five years of experience.
• Experience must include five years in Architecture Design, Documentation, Governance and CI/CD.
• Experience must include two years in Microservices, Containers or Kubernetes, Service Mesh, SAP BTP and related services, and TCO/FinOps.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment of architecture concepts and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Provide guidance on technology aspects and opportunities for reuse of architecture concepts.
• Propose cross-development tasks for cross initiatives and align with stakeholders on dependencies, feasibility, readiness and compliance.
• Coach and monitor implementation teams on architecture impact; review design documents for compliance with standards.
• Ensure continuous and efficient delivery of end-to-end business processes.

Skills

Architecture design

Documentation

Governance

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Microservices

Containers

Kubernetes

Service Mesh

SAP BTP

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) / FinOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Seven years experience post-baccalaureate

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 183,872 - USD 306,844 - yearly

Company 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.

Job Description

Original Posting Date: 11/02/26

Location: 3380 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Work Model: Hybrid Work Model

Purpose and Objective:

SAP Labs, LLC seeks a Development Architect (multiple positions available) at our Palo Alto, CA location to define, govern, and implement applications and product architecture together with the implementation team that meet architecture standards and business needs.

Expectations and Tasks:

Drive alignment of architecture concepts and ensures documentation is accurate. Provide guidance on technological aspects by identifying opportunities for the reuse of architecture concepts. Propose cross development tasks for cross initiatives. Align with stakeholders regarding architectural or technical dependencies, feasibility, readiness and compliance. Coach, advise, and monitor implementation teams on all aspects which have impact on the architecture. Review design documents for compliance with ACD and relevant product standards. Ensure continuous and efficient delivery of high quality end to end business processes.

Qualifications

Education and Occupational Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study and seven (7) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Experience:

Experience must include five (5) years involving each of the following:

• Architecture Design, Documentation, and Governance; and
• Agile Methodologies and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).

Experience must involve two (2) years in the following:

• Microservices, Containers, or Kubernetes;
• Service Mesh;
• SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and related services; and
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) or FinOps.

Compensation Range Transparency: The annual base salary range for this position is $183,872 - $306,844. SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is $220,200 - $374,200. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits .

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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