Backend Development Expert (Java+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.

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.

What you'll do :

• Lead best practice in clean and effective code, and overall product quality.
• Understand company strategy and business, design, implement and continuously improve complex backend system to support large volume SaaS system with complex business scenarios, with high security, performance, scalability and testability.
• Engage in defining, developing, and managing software development models, fostering collaboration with colleagues across various departments and time zones to address challenges effectively.
• Assume full responsibility for the development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and customer support aspects of your projects.
• Thoroughly document technical designs, code, and configurations to facilitate maintenance and future development efforts

What you bring :

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, with an expert-level foundation in data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and software design principles
• 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with mastery in Java, including deep understanding of JVM internals, memory management, and performance tuning
• Expert-level knowledge of Spring Boot and microservices architecture, with proven experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems; proficiency in Kafka, Spring Framework, and Tomcat
• Mastery of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and enterprise software architecture, with the ability to define and enforce architectural standards across teams
• Extensive experience designing, building, and governing RESTful APIs and web services at scale
• Advanced knowledge of relational databases, including MySQL, Oracle, or SAP HANA, with expertise in query optimization, schema design, and data modeling
• Strong command of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and engineering best practices, including Git, Jenkins, and Continuous Delivery
• Proven ability to leverage AI-assisted tools to elevate team productivity, code quality, and engineering velocity
• Exceptional engineering discipline with an unwavering focus on code quality, maintainability, scalability, and long-term technical sustainability
• Adaptable and continuously learning, with the ability to quickly evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to address evolving business needs
• Strong ownership mindset with a track record of driving complex, cross-functional technical initiatives from inception to production
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical decisions clearly to both engineering teams and business stakeholders

Nice-to-Have

• Hands-on experience with AI agent development and LLM-based application design
• Background in Security & Compliance domains, including identity and access management, data audit, data retention management, or credential management
• Demonstrated experience mentoring senior engineers, leading architectural reviews, and shaping engineering culture within a team or organization

Where you belong :

SAP SuccessFactors is a leading cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) suite designed to help organizations manage their workforce effectively and efficiently. This comprehensive suite covers a wide range of HR processes, from payroll and employee records to talent management and analytics, all delivered through the scalability and accessibility of the cloud.

With SAP SuccessFactors, businesses can streamline their HR operations, improve employee engagement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance overall organizational performance. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing SAP systems and other third-party applications, providing a unified solution for managing HR processes across the entire enterprise.

Key modules within SAP SuccessFactors include Employee Central for core HR functions, Performance & Goals for managing employee performance, Learning for training and development, Recruiting for attracting and hiring talent, and Succession & Development for nurturing leadership pipelines. These modules are designed to meet the diverse needs of modern businesses, whether they operate locally or globally.

By leveraging SAP SuccessFactors, organizations can transform their HR departments into strategic partners that drive business success through effective workforce management and development. Its user-friendly interface and robust analytics empower HR professionals to make informed decisions that align with organizational goals and foster a productive work environment.

As businesses continue to adapt to changing market dynamics and digital transformation, SAP SuccessFactors remains a pivotal tool in shaping a responsive and agile workforce strategy that meets both current and future challenges.

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 446192 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid