Senior Developer (f/m/d) for Strategic Innovation Projects

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Senior Developer (f/m/d) for Strategic Innovation Projects

Date: 05/08/2025

Company: SAP

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

What you`ll do:

Summary:

As a Senior Developer (f/m/d) for Strategic Innovation Projects, you will join a technology-focused team dedicated to shaping future generations of SAP software.

The Role:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of technology. You will leverage your strong software development skills to address large and complex activities, showcasing your creativity and expertise to deliver high-quality results. Your innovative mindset will be essential as we continuously explore advancements in AI and machine learning and other upcoming technologies. You will be part of an agile team that includes a diverse mix of team members, such as developers, architects, designers, and working students. In this collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to engage with colleagues from various backgrounds to bring creative ideas together.

What you bring:

• At least 3 years of work experience as a Developer, demonstrating progressive responsibility in development projects
• A master's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field
• Strong programming skills (e.g. in TypeScript, Python, Rust, GO) and strong competencies in computer science including data structures, algorithms, design patterns and software design
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art web and mobile technologies, frameworks, and tools (e.g. React, Xcode, Android Studio)
• Excellent understanding of cloud programming and infrastructures, including designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Proven experience with relational databases, microservice architectures and distributed systems
• Familiarity with recent advancements and research in AI and Machine Learning, along with a strong interest in exploring new technologies and understanding how they can best address challenges.
• Experience in a variety of AI and machine learning techniques, including model architecture, pipeline automation and metrics interpretation
• Proven Knowledge of agile software development processes and experience with development processes driven by regular code reviews
• Experience with SAP products and technology is a plus
• Experience in leading a team or project is a plus
• Language skills: fluent in English (written and verbal), fluent in German (written and verbal) is a plus

We are looking for a reliable, positive, open-minded and collaborative personality with strong team working skills, who is determined to achieve goals on time, and possesses the ability to work independently while prioritizing effectively.

Meet your team:

In the Strategic Projects team, we are driving forward SAP’s development excellence by designing and implementing cutting-edge and strategic-relevant solutions. In addition, we provide expertise with tech evaluations and develop proof-of-concepts for strategic technology topics. Our team consists of about 60 colleagues who are students, young professionals, and experienced professionals in the areas of software development, design, project management and team/management assistance. We work in teams that are mainly located in Potsdam and collaborate closely with other SAP teams to realize our mission.

Your application documents should contain a cover letter reviewing your experiences and your interest, your CV, copies of your degrees (university, apprenticeship, high school) and copies of references from your former employers or managers (if available).

​ 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

SAP’s 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 and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide 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: apply.job.27788408@hokifyjob.com

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in theSAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Requisition ID: 424826  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Part-Time, or Regular Full Time

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