Technical Architect

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. 

What you'll do

Are you a passionate and proficient Developer who aspires to become a technical architect – Cloud Delivery Architect (f/m/d) with a strong foundation in cloud technology and architecture? If you thrive in a collaborative cross-SAP environment and are ready to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you

Join our dynamic Cloud Delivery Architecture team within the P&E Cross Architecture unit, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of harmonized Cloud Delivery architecture, tools, and processes across SAP. Working closely with experienced Cloud Architects and Project Managers, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on our innovative and highly strategic projects at SAP.

In this role, your technical excellence and understanding of DevOps processes will be essential. You will join our Cross Product Alignment (CPA) Working Group for Sovereign Cloud to drive the standardization of tools, processes, and north star architecture along the deployment, and operations of SAP cloud products for Sovereign Cloud and Sovereign Cloud Onsite. 

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and making a lasting impact

Your Key Responsibilities

•    Drive the execution: conduct the required technical assessment and drive the LoB adoption of reference architecture, and technology guidelines defined

•    Define the north star: Contributing to the north star vision, reference architecture, and technology guidelines as part of CPA. Additionally, create the LoB-specific solution architecture together with LoBs, define governance, and guardrails

•    Collaborate with Stakeholders: Maintain active engagement with key stakeholders incl. senior management, govern running projects, and ensure that key contributors are working jointly towards a common vision 

•    Act as team player: Facilitate business and technical discussions among contributors, foster a strong team dynamic and actively supporting fellow team members (inside and outside CDA) to achieve overall team success

•    Create business cases: Identify business opportunities and create a business case to help SAP improve the cloud margins, realize the TCO savings, and increase customer

What you bring

•    Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical field

•    2+ years of relevant work experience in the software development with solid hands-on experience with at least 1-2 cloud native programming languages such as Java, Javascript, Python

•    Experience in leading a scrum team or project is an asset

•    Broad knowledge of SAP cloud product portfolio including SAP Business Technology Platform is an asset

•    Ability to stay calm under pressure, handle challenging situations involving senior executives, and juggle multiple topics  simultaneously

•    Creative thinker, highly motivated and results-driven with a "can-do" attitude to get the job done

•    Demonstrated ability to take accountability, and responsibility and consistently deliver high-quality results efficiently

•    Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English, with the ability to clearly present complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholder

•    Openness to continuous learning to enhance skills beyond core functional focus, staying current with industry trends, and acquiring new knowledge to contribute effectively to the team's success

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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.

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Requisition ID: | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid

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