Chief Development Architect Expert (421182)

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As an Chief Development Architect Expert you will play a pivotal role in shaping SAPs future architecture strategy in alignment with our AI first and Suite first product direction. Reporting directly to the Head of Architecture you will serve as a recognizedglobaltechnicalleader driving innovation across SAPs portfolio by designing and enabling next-generation cloud-native and AI-integrated architectures.

You will work in a global cross-functional setup and engage with strategic architecture topics that influence platform evolution product strategy and customer outcomes. With your technical depth and hands-on attitude you will help ensure our solutions are scalable intelligent secure and future-ready.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

• Champion architectural excellence across multiple teams ensuring alignment with SAPs AI- first and Suite-first strategic direction.

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of major architectural initiatives - from ideation to implementation focusing on scalability performance and security at every stage.

• Influence SAP-wide architectural vision and drive long-term technology strategy across product lines and business areas.

• Foster a collaborative high-performing team environment by facilitating effective communication and alignment between stakeholders and technical teams.

• Proactively identify and evaluate architecture risks deliver strategic recommendations and influence key management decisions.

• Work closely with executive leadership and product teams to define and drive architectural roadmaps that align with SAPs broader business objectives.

• Future-proof SAPs technology landscape by promoting the adoption of innovative approaches integrating emerging trends such as AI machine learning cloud native solutions.

• Collaborate with global teams to ensure architecture decisions are adaptable scalable and meet diverse business needs.

• Design and manage cloud- and AI system-architectures for complex customer solutions ensuring technical strategies align with business requirements and deliver measurable value.

• Continuously enhance development processes driving efficiency scalability and innovation across SAPs offerings.

• Mentor senior technical leaders and contribute to SAPs external reputation through speaking engagements and thought leadership.
  

YOUR PROFILE

• 12 years of experience in software architecture with recognized expertise and thought leadership in one or more areas: AI system architecture cloud-native frameworks large-scale distributed systems.

• Expertise in multiple modern programming languages and environments such as Java Javascript Python Go and related modern technologies.

• Advanced knowledge of software architecture and cloud infrastructures (AWS Azure GCP) with a strong focus on scalability and performance optimization

• Deep proficiency in container technologies Kubernetes (including Gardener) microservices and network technology

• Experience with SAP technologies BTP or enterprise integration landscapes or CloudFoundry.

• Proven success designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems using modern cloud platforms and technologies like Kubernetes containers microservices AWS Azure GCP.

• Strong expertise in quantum computing distributed systems data orAI/ML architecture including experience with model training deployment MLOps and AI service integration.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to align technical and business objectives.

• Exceptional analytical thinking problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Extensive experience in writing technical documentation and providing technical leadership to teams

• Fluency in English with strong communication skills to liaise with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to share and communicate ideas to executive staff technical resources and other key constituents in clear concise language.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The CTO areas mission is to future proof our customers and SAP. Together we evolve SAPs technology strategy and North Star architecture explore the impact of emerging technologies on SAPs portfolio and leverage the insights for build/buy/partner decisions. We accelerate innovation across SAPs portfolio collaborating with engineering teams in SAP partners and start-ups across the globe. With Business AI and Sustainability we accelerate SAPs long-term growth and market leadership.

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

Compensation Range Transparency

SAPbelieves the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAPs commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 325800 - 609200(USD) actual amount to be offered to the successful candidatewill be within that range dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education skillsexperience scope ofthe role location etc. as determinedthrough theselection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements:SAP North America Benefits.

Requisition ID: 421182 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Executive Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.