Application Development Expert Commerce Cloud

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.

What you will build
As an Expert Application Developer you are thetechnical authority and strategic driverfor SAP CX Commerce Cloud. This role is about shaping solutions driving cross-functional alignment and ensuring successful customer outcomes. You will define the long-term technical strategy bridge business requirements with technical feasibility.

You will navigate complex stakeholder landscapesspecific forinternalroles likeproduct engineering security compliance teams to deliver compliant cost-effective and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop andmaintainrobust RESTful APIs ensuring strict compliance with IAM (Identity and Access Management) standards (OAuth 2.0 OIDC) to protect data security and access control. Design comprehensive contract testing strategies using industry-standard frameworks (e.g. PACT) tovalidateAPI agreements between services integrating contract test cases into daily development workflows toidentifyand resolve integration issues early in the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Champion the evolution of contract testing frameworks including designing clear contract specifications developing reusable test components andoptimizingframework execution efficiency to support large-scale complex project testing needs. Drive standardization of contract testing practices and ensure the framework adapts to evolving business and technical requirements (experience with frameworks such as PACT is preferred).
• Ensure uncompromising code quality through the implementation of rigorous testing strategies including unit integration and end-to-end (E2E) testing aligned with Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles. Promote the standardized adoption of contract testing frameworks within the engineering team providing guidance andsupport to team members on best practices for applying contract testing to development and testing workflows.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for contract testing frameworks and cloud-native development resolving complex technical issues related to framework implementation system integration and contract testing execution. Contribute to key architectural decisions thatimpactthe scalability reliability and maintainability of our solutions and mentor junior engineers to grow their technical skills in development and contract testing.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsincluding product managers DevOps engineers global engineering teams security and complianceto align development efforts and contract testing framework construction with business requirements and product roadmaps. Maintain andoptimizeexisting CI/CD pipelines to seamlessly integrate contract testing capabilities ensuring smooth automated delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for contract testing processes frameworks and tools staying abreast of industry trends and emerging best practices to elevate our technical capabilities. Advocate for innovation in contract testing and cloud-native development proposing and implementing enhancements that improve efficiency reduce technical debt and enhance customer value.

What you bring

• Bachelors orMasters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline;10 years of professional software development experience in enterprise cloud environments with a strong focus on contract testing framework design and development (experience in this area is highly preferred).
• Demonstratedexpertisein designing and developing contract testing frameworks including contract specification design test case development framework integration with cloud-native solutions and optimization for large-scale environments. Familiarity with industry-standard contract testing tools (e.g. PACT Spring Cloud Contract) is a plus.
• Proven experience inmaintainingandoptimizingCI/CD pipelines to integrate contract testing capabilities with the ability to streamline automated testing and delivery workflows. Extensive experience in pipeline construction is a strong plus.
• Solid knowledge ofmicroservicesarchitecture cloud-native development principles (including Kubernetes) and API design database operations (relational and NoSQL) and messaging technologies relevant to supporting contract testing frameworks and enterprise cloud solutions.
• Proven technical leadership experience including mentoring engineers driving contract testing framework initiatives and making critical architectural decisions in global cross-functional engineering environments.
• Extensive experience working in Agile software development methodologies (ScrumSAFe or similar) with the ability to collaborate effectively in fast-paced iterative environments.
• Excellent English communication skills (written verbal and presentation) with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and document detailed architectures contract testing framework specifications and pipeline integration guidelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills keen attention to detail and a results-driven mindset with a relentless focus on delivering high-quality reliable solutions and contract testing frameworks that meet business needs.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels (technical and non-technical) without direct authority drive alignment and deliver consensus on technical decisions.

Nice to have:

• Experience with SAP Commerce Cloud or similar e-commerce platforms.
• Proved related work experience is a plus.

Where you belong

Join our team and positivelyimpacthow businesses are run across the globe. SAP CX is a leader in enterprise cloud applications with thousands of organizations using our solutions to understand their customers best and engage with relevance and our team we believe in putting people first and by doing that we believe we can change the world. Our environment is safe to let people be themselves toleveragetheir strengths. As part of the SAP CX portfolio Commerce Cloud is looking for a Senior Cloud Native Developer.
If you think you have what it takes to be part of a fun fast-paced diverse and talented group of team members who are the driving force behind our companys product portfolio then we want to hear from you!

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.

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Requisition ID: 444146 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid