Senior DevOps Engineer for HCM-CO-Release Engineering Team

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.

What you´ll build

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure and deployment pipelines to accelerate software delivery.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive automation, ensure reliability, and promote DevOps best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitOps workflows.
• Lead containerization initiatives and deploy applications across Kubernetes environments managed via Gardener.
• Manage microservices deployments for various SAP SuccessFactors services in Kubernetes clusters using Helm and Kustomize.
• Develop and enhance Helm charts for multiple SuccessFactors products.
• Automate operational workflows using Python and Shell scripting.
• Identify, analyze, and remediate security vulnerabilities across the containerized landscape.
• Adhere to ITIL-based change management processes to ensure controlled and compliant deployments.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of systems and services.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to enhance deployment reliability and speed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build, deployment, and infrastructure automation.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in DevOps or infrastructure engineering roles.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes and container orchestration tools.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Shell for automation. Expertise in Chef & Ansible
• Hands-on experience with Rundeck, Jenkins, Git, and GitOps workflows.
• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or Helm, and strong familiarity with Linux environments. Intermediate working knowledge of Windows systems is required, as some products are deployed on Windows-based environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in release engineering practices.

Where you belong

SAP Hungary kft is one of the fastest-growing and most strategic subsidiaries of SAP, delivering world-class business solutions to global customers.

We are part of the Cloud Operations and Security organization, driving Release Engineering initiatives that provide both engineering excellence and operational reliability for SAP SuccessFactors products.

The Release Engineering team plays a pivotal role in managing end-to-end release activities across the SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite — ensuring seamless delivery, consistency, and efficiency across hybrid and heterogeneous cloud landscapes.

Join a high-impact DevOps team that thrives on building scalable, resilient infrastructure and empowering development teams through intelligent automation.

We take pride in a culture that values technical ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement, fostering collaboration and excellence at every stage of the delivery lifecycle.

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: 440462 | Work Area: Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid