Development Expert - GTS Localization

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 shape the technical direction of cutting-edge localization features powered by modern cloud and AI technologies, and act as the top technical authority for GTS Localization globally.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD

• Set technical strategy and architecture for AI-native localization solutions across SAP S/4HANA Cloud and On-Premise
• Lead the design and delivery of the most complex, cross-component GTS engineering initiatives
• Pioneer AI innovation — evaluate, prototype, and embed emerging AI and agentic capabilities into GTS products and engineering processes
• Represent GTS in SAP-wide engineering forums, external technology communities, and senior customer advisory engagements
• Build, mentor, and develop senior technical talent across the global GTS engineering community

WHAT YOU BRING

Must-Have:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience with deep, proven expertise in OO ABAP, RAP, CDS/VDM, and SAP S/4HANA architecture
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or master's degree in Artificial Intelligence or equivalent; advanced degree is an advantage
• Exceptional English communication and executive presentation skills; ability to influence decisions at senior stakeholder, leadership, and customer level
• Proven track record of defining technical strategy, leading complex cross-organizational projects, and delivering measurable business impact
• Deep mentoring and talent development skills; demonstrated ability to elevate engineering capability across global, multicultural teams
• Extensive experience with Agile/SAFe engineering practices, DevOps pipelines, and enterprise-scale quality automation
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and create impact across organizational boundaries in a global environment
• Well versed / Hands-on: agentic engineering, agentic orchestration, AI assessment, AI governance operations, application security, cloud architecture, CI/CD, context engineering, and AI output quality assurance

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with SAP BTP architecture, AI Core, Generative AI Hub, and LLM orchestration frameworks at enterprise scale
• Knowledge of building and using MCP servers, Knowledge Graphs, and advanced RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures
• Deep knowledge of SAP GTS domains: customs, export/import, legal compliance, and financial processes
• Experience with MLOps, AI evaluation frameworks, benchmarking pipelines, and responsible AI governance practices
• Published thought leadership, patents, or open-source contributions in enterprise AI or SAP technologies
• SAP certified architect or equivalent enterprise architecture certification

BENEFITS WE PROVIDE

• Initial training on technical and business topics, with continuous learning opportunities
• Flexible working hours and home office option
• SAP will fully refund salary for sick days (12 per year) and sick leaves (up to one month)
• 5 weeks of vacation per year, with additional vacation after longer tenure
• Meal vouchers, fully paid by the company
• Company car and company phone (subject to company car policy)
• Contribution to sport, culture, and leisure activities
• Yearly bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Contributions to pension and life insurance
• Access to SAP Learning Hub and internal certification programs
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment

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: 452478 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid