Data & Analytics Engineer

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.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of data & analytics at SAP and working in the cloud? Join a highly motivated, international team at the forefront of analytics and data within SAP’s IT organization. We’re seeking a Data & Analytics Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to drive our cloud transformation, own end-to-end delivery of data products, and bridge strategic business needs with cutting-edge technology.

Your primary tasks include:

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data products and analytical solutions—from discovery and design to build, deployment, and support—based on business priorities and performance constraints.
• Define and implement best-practice architectures and analytical data models using Business Data Cloud (BDC), SAP HANA Cloud, SAP Datasphere, and Databricks.
• Translate and challenge business requirements for value, effort, and complexity; define acceptance criteria and deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Design, build, and optimize ELT/ETL pipelines using SQL and Python (Databricks), integrating SAP and non-SAP data sources.
• Establish and uphold engineering standards (version control, code reviews, CI/CD, automated testing, data quality/observability, and cost/performance optimization).
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in existing reporting and data content; propose and implement improvements that deliver measurable business value.
• Collaborate in an agile Scrum team
• Ensure robust data governance, security, and compliance (RBAC, lineage, metadata management) across Datasphere, SAC, and related platforms.
• Partner closely with product owners and business stakeholders to enable self-service analytics and trusted data consumption.

Skills & Experience:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in analytics engineering, data modeling, or data engineering delivering production-grade data products.
• Strong analytical data modeling and architecture skills (dimensional/semantic modeling, star schema) and performance tuning on HANA Cloud/Datasphere.
• Proficiency with SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC); practical experience designing models, views, semantic layers, and SAC stories/dashboards.
• Experience with at least two of the following: SAP BDC, SAP HANA Cloud, SAP Datasphere; and hands-on development on Databricks using Python/PySpark and SQL (Delta Lake experience a plus).
• Solid software engineering practices: Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and documentation.
• Experience working in Scrum/agile teams with the ability to lead sub-initiatives and collaborate across functions.
• Familiarity with SAP business processes (e.g., Finance, Procurement, Sales) is a plus.
• Knowledge of data governance, cataloging, security, and privacy best practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Our Team?
Our organization is the trusted foundation of the Intelligent Enterprise at SAP. We generate unparalleled efficiency and scale data-driven decision making for all SAP employees across Corporate Functions Process and Analytics through process simplification, automation and Business AI, and data democratization. Leveraging SAP’s latest technologies, we create a seamless experience that empowers end users at every level to access trusted data across our system landscape—fueling insights beyond the ordinary and enabling intelligent action and steering excellence.

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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.

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Requisition ID: 451938 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid