Developer

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.

NOTE: this position will be based from our San Ramon CA office following our hybrid working model of in-office 3 days a week. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Bring it.

Were looking for individuals who bring their unique skills passion and curiosity to the table. Youll thrive here if you:

• Have3 years of professional experiencein software development.
• Have a strong foundation inJava(core language) with hands-on experience building backend services usingSpring Boot.
• Have practical experience withcontainerization using Dockerandorchestration with Kubernetesin production environments.
• Are proficient withrelational databases(e.g. PostgreSQL MySQL or HANA) including schema design query optimization and migrations.
• Have working experience withScrumand Agile development practices including sprint planning backlog refinement and retrospectives.
• Have experience withobservability and monitoringusing tools such asSplunkandDynatrace including log analysis dashboarding alerting and application performance management.
• Have a solid understanding ofLarge Language Models (LLMs) what they are how they work and their practical applications in software products.
• Have a basic understanding ofLLM Agents including agentic architectures tool use and how agent-based systems are designed and developed.
• Have experience withprompt engineering including crafting effective system prompts few-shot examples chain-of-thought techniques and iterating on prompts to optimize LLM output quality and reliability.
• Areproficient in using AI-powered coding toolssuch asGitHub CopilotandClaudeto accelerate development improve code quality and enhance productivity.
• Possess strongproblem-solving skillswith a track record ofcustomer issue resolution able to diagnose triage and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Have a solid understanding of software development principles including version control systems (e.g. Git) CI/CD pipelines and debugging techniques.
• Are eager to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Build it.

As a Developer youll be empowered to create solutions that make a difference. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing developing and maintaining scalable and efficient software applications usingJavaandSpring Boot.
• Writing clean maintainable and well-documented code leveragingAI coding assistantsto boost velocity without compromising quality.
• Building and deploying services incontainerized environmentsusingDockerandKubernetes.
• Designing and optimizingrelational databaseschemas and queries to support high-performance applications.
• Setting up and maintainingobservability including logging monitoring and alerting withSplunkandDynatrace to ensure system reliability and rapid incident response.
• Investigating and resolvingcustomer-reported issueswith a focus on root-cause analysis and long-term fixes.
• Applyingprompt engineeringtechniques to design test and refine prompts for LLM-powered features ensuring consistent accurate and safe model outputs.
• Exploring and integratingLLM-based capabilities and agentic patternsinto existing and new product features.
• Collaborating with product managers designers and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions withinScrumceremonies.
• Testing and debugging applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Continuously improving existing systems and processes to enhance user experience.
• Staying updated on emerging technologies especially in theAI/LLM space and contributing innovative ideas to the team.

Belong.

At SAP we believe in fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Youll belong here if you:

• Are excited to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Value teamwork and are eager to share knowledge and learn from others.
• Are motivated to contribute to meaningful projects that impact businesses and communities globally.
• Believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to drive change.

Why SAP

At SAP were committed to helping you grow your career while making a difference. Youll have access to world-class learning opportunities cutting-edge tools and a supportive network of colleagues. Together well shape the future of technology and create solutions that improve lives.

Ready to bring your skills build innovative solutions and belong to a community that values you Apply now!

Added prompt engineering in two places:

• Bring it as a skill expectation covering system prompts few-shot examples chain-of-thought and iterative prompt refinement.
• Build it as a responsibility for designing testing and refining prompts for LLM-powered features with emphasis on consistency accuracy and safety.

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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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 106900 - 229400(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.

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Requisition ID: 448699 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid