Data Development Architect 419967

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ABOUT SAP SUCCESSFACTORS:

SAP SuccessFactors is a leading cloudbased Human Capital Management (HCM) software suite that provides comprehensive solutions for HR processes including talent management workforce analytics and employee experience. With over 12000 customers across diverse industries and 191 million users in more than 200 countries SuccessFactors is trusted by organizations of all sizes. Its flexibility allows it to cater to both large enterprises and midmarket companies offering scalable solutions that can be tailored to meet specific business needs. The platform supports various HR functions such as recruitment performance management learning and development and compensation all in a global userfriendly environment. SAP SuccessFactors is designed to be scalable and adaptable helping organizations improve HR processes while ensuring compliance with international regulations. Its widespread adoption and industryspecific capabilities make it a critical tool for companies looking to optimize their workforce management strategies.

ABOUT HCM ANALYTICS TEAM:

The SAP SuccessFactors HCM Analytics team is responsible for delivering powerful datadriven insights to help organizations optimize their HR processes. This team focuses on developing and enhancing advanced analytics tools within the SuccessFactors suite enabling businesses to leverage workforce data for better decisionmaking. By providing actionable insights into talent management employee performance workforce trends and organizational health the HCM Analytics team plays a key role in driving HR transformation and improving operational efficiency. Their work supports HR leaders in aligning people strategies with business objectives fostering a datacentric culture within the organization.

The team collaborates with various departments to ensure the development of userfriendly scalable analytics solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses globally. Their expertise in HR data analysis predictive modelling and reporting allows organizations to gain a deeper understanding of their workforce dynamics and make more informed strategic HR decisions. The SuccessFactors HCM Analytics team is committed to continuously enhancing the platforms capabilities to provide customers with the tools they need to stay ahead in todays competitive and rapidly evolving business environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Data Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker capable of designing and implementing largescale data architectures that support efficient scalable and robust data pipelines. You will be responsible for building and optimizing ETL/ELT processes designing data models and developing microservices that integrate with various systems. In addition you will be responsible for driving best practices in both data engineering and DevOps. If you have a strong background in Java Python Spark and data engineering along with expertise in DevOps practices this role is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and Build Scalable ETL Pipelines: Architect design and optimize largescale ETL/ELT pipelines that prioritize performance scalability and data integrity. Ensure the seamless integration of data pipelines within the overall data ecosystem.
• Microservices Development and Maintenance: Lead the design and development of microservices for managing data processing tasks. Create reusable scalable and maintainable services for data handling and ensure they can scale efficiently to meet business needs.
• Data Integration and Transformation: Work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams to design and integrate data from multiple systems including HCM and Data Platform. Focus on highquality data transformation cleansing and deduplication ensuring efficient maintainable pipelines.
• Optimize Data Processing: Drive the optimization of ETL pipeline performance with a focus on realtime data processing and lowlatency delivery. Troubleshoot debug and resolve issues in complex distributed systems.
• Database and Big Data Tools Management: Leverage SQL and big data tools (e.g. Hive HBase Parquet) to manage large datasets querying and storing data at scale. Ensure highperformance and costeffective storage and querying of data.
• Performance Optimization & Data Quality: Lead initiatives to maintain and improve data quality by implementing best practices for data deduplication transformation and performance optimizations across data pipelines.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with Data Scientists Analysts and Engineers to ensure smooth data integration and highquality outcomes. Provide mentorship and leadership to junior engineers encouraging the adoption of best practices in data engineering and DevOps

SKILLS & COMPETIENCES

• Strong Technical Expertise:
  • Indepth knowledge of Python Java or Scala for building scalable data pipelines and microservices.
  • Proven experience with Apache Spark Kafka and Airflow for building data workflows and handling large datasets.
  • Proficient in SQL for querying structured data and interacting with databases ensuring efficient data operations.
  • Experience in microservices architecture to build deploy and manage data services in a scalable modular fashion.
  • Expertise with DevOps tools such as Jenkins Git Docker and Kubernetes to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes for data solutions.
• Big Data & Distributed Systems:
  • Handson experience with big data tools like Hive HBase Parquet and other data storage solutions to manage largescale data.
  • Proficient in data transformation deduplication and performance optimization techniques within distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with cloudbased data infrastructure and data lake architectures ensuring scalability and reliability for highvolume workloads.
• Machine Learning Integration & Optimization:
  • Familiarity with integrating Machine Learning workflows into data engineering pipelines automating ML data processing and deployment.
• ProblemSolving & Debugging:
  • Root Cause Analysis & Performance Tuning: Quickly diagnose and resolve issues in data pipelines and distributed systems optimizing for throughput latency and resource efficiency.
  • Error Handling & Fault Tolerance: Implement robust errorhandling mechanisms and faulttolerant systems to ensure data integrity and reliable operations in production environments.
  • Scalability & RealTime Debugging: Troubleshoot scalability issues and optimize realtime data processing pipelines ensuring lowlatency and highthroughput performance at scale.
  • Proactive Monitoring & Alerts: Set up and refine monitoring logging and alerting systems to detect and address potential issues before they affect system performance.
  • CrossTeam Collaboration: Work closely with crossfunctional teams to resolve complex integration and system issues ensuring smooth data flow and operations across the architecture.

WORK EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Requires 10 years of professional experience is essential for understanding system architecture programming and technical troubleshooting.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelors/masters in computer science required.

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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 endtoend 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 purposedriven and futurefocused 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 SAPyou can bring out your best.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age race religion national origin ethnicity age gender (including pregnancy childbirth et al) sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status or disability.
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Requisition ID: 419967 Work Area: SoftwareDesign and Development Expected Travel: 0 10 Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LIHybrid.