STAR (Student Training and Rotation) Program - PORTUGAL

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.

About SAP

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.

About STAR

This is a unique opportunity to combine academic study with industry experience with the world’s leading business software provider, SAP. This dual study program will kick start students’ careers by giving them an opportunity to put their academic studies to immediate use in industry. In tandem they will be able to bring real industry insight back to their academic pursuits.

The STAR Program at SAP offers a range of possibilities that allows you to continuously broaden your knowledge and pave the way for a successful career.

What you’ll do

Starting in March 2026, the program kicks off with a comprehensive onboarding phase in which you will strengthen your technical and soft skills and get to know SAP and your fellow program participants. This will be a mixed cohort with technical and functional profiles.

Our program provides numerous opportunities within SAP. Throughout the program, you will rotate through two different departments and gain insights into various topics (6 months each rotation). You will broaden your knowledge in your preferred working fields and prepare yourself for a successful career in the IT industry.

You will work an average of 20 hours per week, with flexible working hours to suit your lecture times. For your personal and professional development, there will be plenty of training options for pursuing your individual development goals

What you’ll bring

· Educational areas: Business Management/Business Analytics, Engineering, IT, Informatics or a related field.

· Your last year of bachelor’s degree in the universities below or

· A completed bachelor’s degree and acceptance into or current enrollment in Master’s programs in the following universities

o ISCTE Business School (IBS)

o ISCTE – Escola de Tecnologia e Arquitetura

o NOVA SBE

o Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa

· Full commitment to the 1-year at SAP Portugal/STAR Program, with active participation in all program components

· Initial professional experience through internships, apprenticeships, or working student roles is an advantage

· If technical - good knowledge with at least one of the following programming languages: Java, JavaScript, C++, Python, SQL and others.

· If technical – it’s a nice to have: an understanding in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), IT systems (Linux / Windows Server)

· If functional – background in finance knowledge, interest on technology and innovation, willing to learn with a strategic mindset

· Interest on Artificial Intelligence and innovation

· Proficiency in MS-Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

· Advanced in written and spoken English language, additional language skills is a plus.

What Sets You Apart:

· Excellent communication skills and ability to work in teams

· Strong interest in working in a multinational and multicultural environment

· Strong collaboration skills and a detail-oriented mindset

· Well-organized, proactive, and capable of managing tasks independently

· Motivation to learn, grow, and continuously develop new skills

· Good analytical thinking, planning, and decision-making abilities

· Professional, socially aware, and eager to make a meaningful impact

· A strong drive to excel both academically and professionally

· Ready to make the most of this unique development opportunity at STAR Program

· Be an SAP Brand Ambassador on Campus

What you’ll get:

· 14 monthly-salary

· Health Insurance

· Meal Voucher

· Training-specific benefits such as laptop and IT accessories (headphones, mouse etc.)

· Hands-on professional experience in software development at one of the world’s leading technology companies

· An 12-month, part-time SAP STAR Student contract with competitive compensation

· Exposure to multiple roles and responsibilities through structured rotations

· Opportunity to earn recognized certifications in SAP technologies

· Ongoing mentoring, coaching, and structured career development support

· In-demand technical and professional skills highly valued on the global job market

· Accelerated pathways to global SAP career opportunities upon graduation

· A collaborative office environment in Porto Salvo

· The opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced SAP professionals.

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.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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Requisition ID: 444281 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Vocational | Employment Type: Limited Part Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid