Development Expert (Principal Software Engineer) (Java, Spring, REST APIs, SQL)

We help the world run better
At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

Job Title: Development Expert

Job Location: Bangalore North (Devanahalli)

What youll build

We are looking for a seasoned Principal Software Engineer (Development Expert) to join our SAP SuccessFactors Skills Intelligence this pivotal role youll help shape and deliver the next generation of skills intelligence features across our web and backend applications. Your contributions will drive a scalable high-performance product and exceptional user experience. This is a hands-on role working across the full tech stack alongside cross-functional teams with a strong focus on cloud-native development.

We value individuals who are passionate about customer success user-centered design and technical excellence. You are detail-driven highly organized and creative with a strong commitment to solving complex challenges and delivering meaningful value to users. You thrive in collaborative environments and take pride in building world-class software products.

• Architect design and implement new features using Java and the existing technology stack in an agile team environment.
• Develop robust services using Java Spring and REST with deployment via Docker Kubernetes and cloud-native CI/CD tools.
• Define SAPs strategy for AI-native enterprise applications establishing patterns for generative AI machine learning operations and intelligent automation
• Pioneer the future of enterprise software delivery through advanced continuous delivery automated experimentation and AI-powered deployment optimization across global SAP operations.
• Partner with developers architects and cross-functional scrum teams leading by example.
• Deliver scalable distributed systems and ensure secure cloud-compliant deployments with practices like zero-downtime releases canary deployments and feature toggles.
• Collaborate with engineering program management to meet compliance security and infrastructure requirements.
• Build deep expertise in the Human Capital ecosystem contributing enhancements and new capabilities.
• Drive the full development lifecycle from requirement analysis and architectural planning to development testing and delivery.
• Explore areas of specialization aligned with your interests: full-stack engineering DevOps software security QA automation or business processes.
• Mentor and support junior engineers in navigating design and implementation challenges.

What you bring!

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline with 10 years of software engineering experience including:
• 6 years building scalable web applications using Java JSP Spring REST APIs SQL and modern front-end frameworks (React Angular etc.).
• 4 years in a senior/principal role leading large-scale feature development and architecture.
• Proven ability to write clean maintainable and scalable code.
• Strong collaboration skills with product managers architects and other engineering stakeholders.
• Familiarity with DevOps best practices continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD) and system monitoring.
• Demonstrated success in contributing to large complex codebases.
• Excellent problem-solving debugging and analytical skills.
• Clear and effective communication across global distributed teams.
• Experience in resolving customer issues and supporting enterprise-grade software.

Where you belong (Meet your team):

• At SAP SuccessFactors we have started a Human Revolution. Using the latest technology we are unlocking human potential and transforming our customers workforces in ways they never imagined.
• We are digitally transforming their businesses into the next generation of intelligent enterprises. Because people are at the heart of every business transformation and people are the heart of our business.
• The SAP SuccessFactors product suite spans core human resources Time Payroll analytics-based hiring and customized onboarding continuous performance management intelligent succession Learning and more.
• We operate the largest HCM Cloud in the world supporting over 120 million users with over a billion transactions for customers across 26 industries in over 90 countries. Our co-located agile teams have end-to-end ownership of product design development release user assistance and cloud operations capabilities.
• We are in the forefront of the Skills Intelligence market and are looking for the best talent to join our team and deliver continuous innovations in the cloud while bringing purpose to their lives and more meaning to their work. Join us today and become a part of the Human Revolution.

#DevT4

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
SAPs 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:

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.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 435199 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid