Developer Associate

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 TEAM

In Brno, you will be part of the SAP Labs Network — research and development locations that build and improve SAP core products. With 20 labs in 17 countries, SAP Labs drive thought leadership globally as well as in their local ecosystems, allowing SAP to innovate, grow, and succeed. The Lab in Brno operates across major development areas including Globalization Services, S/4HANA Finance, and Application Innovation Services.

The GTS Localization team in Brno is responsible for developing and maintaining country-specific legal compliance solutions within SAP S/4HANA. We ensure that SAP's global customers remain compliant with local financial regulations, customs, export/import processes, and tax requirements across diverse geographies. You will join a growing, globally distributed team and contribute to cutting-edge localization features powered by modern cloud and AI technologies.

PURPOSE

To design, build, and evolve AI-native enterprise applications and agents that enable the adoption of AI across SAP's customers. Apply modern agentic engineering methods, AI tooling, and platform capabilities to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions while continuously improving system quality, business impact, and customer value.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD

• Development in the SAP environment – ABAP, Java, Fiori UI5
• Deep collaboration on development and refinement of upcoming requirements – with colleagues locally and worldwide
• Continuously increasing your skills, learning about SAP products, the architecture, and principles of how they are built
• Work in a scrum team in hybrid working environment with the office located in Brno.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, test, and maintain ABAP-based localization solutions covering legal compliance, customs, export/import, and tax processes in SAP S/4HANA Cloud and On-Premise.
• Understand and resolve software issues reported by customers and colleagues; manage and contribute to source code quality.
• Build and expose services (OData/REST) and contribute to Fiori/UI5-based user interfaces for localization features.
• Apply AI-assisted engineering patterns to accelerate delivery, including context engineering, automated code generation, specification-driven development based on product requirements, and AI-supported development workflows.
• Collaborate with international colleagues across locations using English as the working language.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to team planning and delivery.
• Continuously learn SAP product architecture, GTS domain knowledge, and emerging technologies.
• Support strategic initiatives including customer issue prevention and self-healing systems.
• Design secure, scalable AI-native applications that combine traditional software components and agentic AI capabilities to solve complex business problems.
• Implement robust end-to-end solutions and multi-agent systems that orchestrate tools, processes, data, and advanced retrieval systems.
• Ensure application and AI output quality through testing, evaluations, benchmarking, and validation of generated outputs.
• Build automated delivery pipelines to enable reliable and secure deployment of application and AI capabilities.
• Operate, improve, and troubleshoot applications in production by analyzing telemetry, user feedback, and evaluation results.
• Rapidly prototype and validate AI-enabled solutions with customers and internal teams, translating requirements into working solutions within short development cycles.

WHAT YOU BRING

Must-Have:

• 0–3 years of professional software development experience in any of the OOP languages; ABAP knowledge is a strong advantage — willingness to learn ABAP is required.
• Knowledge on OOP language ABAP/JAVA/Python etc.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with AI and agentic AI concepts.
• Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written).
• Team player with a growth mindset and drive for tangible results.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control (e.g., Git).
• Eagerness to learn SAP technologies and GTS domain knowledge (customs, tax, legal compliance).

Nice-to-Have / Differentiators:

• Hands-on experience with OO ABAP, RAP, or CDS/VDM, Python
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Cloud development and BTP services.
• Familiarity with customs processing, export/import, or financial processes (accounts payable/receivable).

JOB PROFILE SPECIFIC SKILLS

Expected proficiency level for this role: Beginner / Aware of. Proficiency increases with career seniority.

• AI Assessment — Beginner / Aware of
• Troubleshooting / Problem Solving — Beginner / Aware of

BENEFITS WE PROVIDE

• You will get initial training on technical and business topics
• SAP will provide continuous training to increase your qualification
• Flexible working hours and home office option
• SAP will fully refund salary for sick days and sick leaves
• 5 weeks of vacation per year
• Meal vouchers, fully paid by company
• Company car and company phone according to the company car policy
• Contribution to sport/culture/leisure
• Yearly bonuses, employee stock purchase plans
• Contributions to the pension/life insurance

WHAT YOU GET FROM US

Success is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A career at SAP can open many doors for you. If you're searching for a company that's dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognizes you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now.

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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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: 452444 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid