Backend Developer

Job Description

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

As a Java Engineer in the SuccessFactors HXM Transformation Engineering team, you will be part of a dynamic group that blends software development with quality engineering responsibilities. You will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, modular, and high-performance code, contributing to both product development and automated testing frameworks for large-scale SaaS solutions.

This role is ideal for developers with hands-on experience in Java 8+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, and CI/CD pipelines—and a willingness to work across the spectrum of Quality Engineering, Automation, and AI-driven development.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot

• Build and consume RESTful APIs with secure and scalable data handling

• Work with SQL and optionally NoSQL databases for backend data services

• Participate in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)

• Automate repetitive workflows and streamline development tasks

• Deploy applications to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or SAP BTP

• Use Git/GitHub for source control, branching, and code reviews

• Debug, troubleshoot, and improve reliability across distributed systems

• Leverage AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to boost productivity

• Collaborate closely with Product, DevOps, and QA teams

• Contribute to frontend UI enhancements using HTML, CSS, and optionally Angular or React

• Follow engineering best practices: TDD, logging, exception handling, and documentation

What You Bring

• 5–8 years of hands-on experience in Java 8+, Spring Boot, and REST API development

• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases; NoSQL experience is a plus

• Solid understanding of microservices architecture

• Proficiency in CI/CD, preferably with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools

• Strong command of Git workflows and collaborative development practices

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or SAP BTP)

• Familiarity with AI/ML-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot

• Understanding of frontend basics (HTML, CSS; JavaScript/Angular/React is a bonus)

• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Agile, detail-oriented, and committed to writing clean, testable code

• HTML, CSS, and optionally JavaScript/Angular/React

• Understanding of software engineering best practices: TDD, logging, exception handling, API documentation

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Agile mindset with a willingness to continuously learn and adapt

Nice to Have

• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with SAP BTP

• Basic scripting skills in Shell or Python

• Exposure to performance tuning or production monitoring tools

Why Join Us

Join a team that is shaping the future of enterprise SaaS by combining modern architecture with engineering best practices. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values quality, automation, and continuous learning. Your work will directly impact applications used by millions around the world.

​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 and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide 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.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 430085 | Work Area: Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.