Cloud Automation and Innovation IT Architecture Specialist

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.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE:

Summary:

As part of Enterprise Cloud Services, the mission of the ECS CAE Technology and Architecture team is to set up the ECS for the future by driving innovation, architectural best practices and industry standard concepts which will help drive SAP HANA adoption and scale as well as to provide Enterprise class cloud offerings for mission critical operations. The team is focusing on fast time-to-value at reduced cost and risk.

The team is responsible for creating, consolidating, and driving the ECS architecture, automation and innovation roadmap across various teams under consideration of the overall SAP business target.

The Role:

Working closely with the lead architect for a specific project as part of the ECS CAE Technology and Architecture Cloud Automation and Innovation team and support in leadership of several strategic projects and architecture initiatives to improve our BUILD and RUN processes and automation. You will be responsible to lead one of these projects end to end to deliver in time and budget.

As many of the projects go across team boundaries and countries strong networking, communication and coordination skills are required.

YOUR PROFILE:

• At least 8 years of OS (RHEL/SUSE) understanding and hands on Architecture experience. RHCA or equivalent beneficial
• K8 Architecture experience and Certification or equivalent beneficial
• Deep understanding of big public cloud infrastructure services or good knowledge and experience with DC infrastructure technologies, Certification beneficial
• Very good knowledge of Ansible, very good knowledge about infrastructure automation and best practice concepts
• Scripting/programming languages Perl, Python
• Comfortable in using tools - JIRA, GitHub
• Understanding in different SAP solutions is beneficial.
• Deep knowledge of ITIL processes in Managed Service environments.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and agile development environment.
• Highly structured and organized and excellent communication skills
• High ambition, drive and focus on results and execution.
• Fluent in English
• Master or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or an equivalent combination of educational and work experience in a related field)
• High degree of personal maturity, an orientation to goals and success, and an ability to work well with highly technical experts

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: 437441 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid