(Associate) DevOps Engineer (f/m/d) SAP Business AI

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.

What you’ll build We are looking for an (Associate) DevOps Engineer (f/m/d) to drive operations for SAP's AI Business services (Business Agent Framework, Joule, Document AI, etc.). This job offers an opportunity to work across development stacks, technologies, and cloud profiles. As part of the AI Cloud Operations Cross EU team, you will be working with development teams, security, and quality teams to ensure that SAP Business services meet the aspired and contractual SLAs and cloud quality standards. Your tasks include to:

• Update/upgrade, manage, operate, and monitor cloud-native applications (BTP Cloud Foundry, Kyma, and/or Gardener Applications).
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure seamless integration between infrastructure and application code.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation and infrastructure practices.
• On-call duty: As part of the "you built it, you run it" culture, you will be responsible for maintaining the infrastructure you help design and build. This includes being available for on-call rotations to troubleshoot and resolve production issues as needed.
  
  

What you bring

• 2+ years’ experience in Software development and/or cloud operations/DevOps.
• Hands-on experience in production (administration and/or troubleshooting) with at least one of BTP runtimes (Cloud Foundry, Kyma, or Gardener).
• Understanding of automation tools like Terraform or Helm.
• Experience building Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab, ArgoCD, Jenkins, or DwC.
• Leverage scripting languages such as Bash, Python, GO, or similar to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflows.
• Fluent English language skills, spoken and written; German language skills are beneficial.
  
  

Beneficial

• Knowledge of observability solutions, e.g., Dynatrace.
• Understanding of SAP best practices of resiliency (Backup Restore, High Availability, and/or Disaster Recovery).
• Experience in working on one of the Hyperscalers. A certificate is a plus!
  
  

Where you belong

We are an international team based in Germany and India, responsible for the Business AI services operations in Germany. Our team typically works from the office at least three times per week, fostering collaboration through shared lunch breaks and coffee chats. As experts in our field, we are seeking enthusiastic young professionals eager to learn about AI operations, including the latest tools and technologies available on the market. Joining us offers the opportunity to work in one of SAP’s most advanced areas, providing exceptional potential for career growth within SAP. #SAPAICareers #SAPBusinessAICareers #ICC25

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. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

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Requisition ID: 437512 | Work Area: Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid