Associate Machine Learning Engineer- Python, CAP Java

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 Document AI Team is hiring a full-stack cloud developer to build a cloud-native, AI-powered document processing service on SAP Business Technology Platform, working with an international team across India, Germany, and Singapore. The role is ideal for an early-career engineer with strong fundamentals, hands-on web and cloud skills, and a passion for generative AI and intelligent document processing.

Who we are

SAP Document AI Team is one of the key contributors to the AI Services LOB in the AI Product Engineering organisation in the OCEO Board Area, which is responsible for building scalable, reusable, state-of-the-art AI technologies for SAP customers and partners.
AI Services automate and optimise enterprise processes by adding intelligence to applications using AI models pre-trained on business-relevant data and delivered on SAP Business Technology Platform.

What you will do

• Implement and manage a cloud service for machine learning and generative-AI–based document processing solution running on SAP BTP.
• Refine backlog items, design and develop full-stack features using CAP Java, OData APIs, microservices, and build modern web UIs using SAP UI5/Fiori.
• Collaborate daily with an international team of developers, ML engineers, and architects across India, Germany, and Singapore to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable services.
• Continuously improve performance, reliability, and developer experience through code reviews, test automation, and agile practices (Scrum, CI/CD and SAFe framework ).

What you bring

Technical skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 2-4 years of software development experience, preferably in AI-focused or data-intensive cloud applications.
• Strong computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, design patterns, and clean software design principles.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of: Python, CAP Java, and familiarity with common frameworks such as Flask, Spring, Play, or React.
• Knowledge of UI development skills with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and some experience with SAP UI5/Fiori or similar component-based frameworks is a plus.
• Understanding of UI design patterns and interaction principles for building intuitive enterprise applications.
• Fundamental knowledge of containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native microservice architectures.
• Experience designing and implementing ODATA APIs or RESTful APIs; exposure to SAP BTP, Cloud Foundry, or open-source cloud frameworks (for example, OpenStack, Cloud Foundry) is a strong plus.
• Nice to have: Experience with intelligent document processing, LLMs, or SAP Document AI–style solutions.

Soft skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to explain complex topics clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in an agile, Scrum-based environment with iterative delivery and continuous feedback.
• A learning mindset: curious, self-driven, and proactive in exploring new AI, cloud, and developer tooling.
• A collaborative team player who works “as one team,” fostering transparent communication, knowledge sharing, and a supportive, inclusive culture.

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: 442599 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid