Unified Cloud & Infrastructure Development Expert

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.

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Drive the Future of Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure

Are you a pragmatic problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments Passionate about automation cloud platforms and enterprise-scale SAP workloads Join our Unified Cloud & Infrastructure Services teama strategic engineering group delivering secure scalable and compliant cloud solutions across hyperscaler platforms.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of sovereign cloud services working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with top-tier talent.

Your Role & Impact

As a Development Expert in our Unified Cloud & Infrastructure Services team youll design provision and maintain cloud environments across AWS GCP Azure and OpenStack. Youll ensure these platforms are optimized for hosting mission-critical SAP applications such as BTP HCM S/4HANA PCE IBP and HANAwhile driving automation-first principles across infrastructure CI/CD and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and manage cloud account structures across IaaS providers with deep expertise in at least one (AWS Azure GCP or OpenStack)
• Translate complex business problems into scalable technical solutions
• Design and operate infrastructure within SAPs private cloud
• Build portable cloud-agnostic automation that scales globally and securely
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform Crossplane Helm Kustomize and Ansible
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD ArgoCD and Concourse
• Design resilient self-healing Kubernetes clusters using Cluster API and GitOps reconciliation
• Automate deployment of databases and middleware (PostgreSQL Redis Vault Kafka) using Helm and Operators
• Enforce GitOps-first workflows with policy-driven versioned environments and continuous reconciliation
• Manage centralized secrets and rotation using HashiCorp Vault and External Secrets Operator
• Integrate image signing attestation and scanning tools (Cosign Trivy Grype)
• Monitor and enhance performance availability and security of cloud and SAP environments
• Document and standardize operational processes across platforms
• Debug across layersinfra APIs containers and workloads
• Mentor peers and foster a culture of ownership iteration and continuous improvement

What You Bring

Technical Expertise

• 10 years in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles
• Deep knowledge of at least one hyperscaler (AWS Azure or GCP); familiarity with others including OpenStack
• Strong CI/CD pipeline experience and GitOps workflows
• Proficiency in Terraform Crossplane Helm Kustomize Ansible Docker Kubernetes
• Programming experience in Python Go or similar languages with the ability to build automation tools and contribute to platform services
• Experience with Kubernetes lifecycle automation and custom controllers
• Solid Linux administration networking and distributed systems fundamentals
• Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus ELK CloudWatch Datadog)

Leadership & Collaboration

• Demonstrates thought leadership in cloud DevOps and automation strategy
• Leads by influence across cross-functional teams and organizational boundaries
• Pragmatic problem-solver who delivers working automation fast and iterates for quality
• Balances done with perfect; focuses on high impact over endless refactoring
• Rapid learner who adapts quickly to new tools architectures and constraints
• Collaborates effectively across platform development and security teams
• Communicates clearly and drives decisions with technical clarity and empathy
• Provides technical project leadership across multi-cloud initiatives
• Mentors peers on automation best practices and operational excellence

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Be part of a high-impact team shaping sovereign cloud infrastructure
• Work on large-scale multi-cloud architectures supporting enterprise SAP workloads
• Lead automation and CI/CD innovation across IaaS providers and private cloud platforms
• Collaborate with industry-leading experts in cloud and SAP technologies
• Enjoy a flexible dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Advance your career through high-visibility projects and continuous learning

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.

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Requisition ID: 439788 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid