DevOps Engineer - Database, DevOps & Cloud Automation (EX 2-6Y)

We help the world run better

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What You’ll Build

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer with strong database background, DevOps Tools, and AI/ML expertise to design and develop innovative automation solutions, intelligent systems, and scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cloud environments, database technologies, orchestration tools, and modern web frameworks.

• Manage databases (SAP HANA, MySQL, MSSQL) including installation, configuration, upgrades, and migrations
• Implement database backup and recovery solutions
• Exposure in database programming concepts
• Support large scale customer Databases on their data management requests
• Develop automation and orchestration solutions leveraging tools such as Rundeck or Jenkins.
• Integrate systems and workflows into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring secure and seamless delivery.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask).
• Build and optimize front-end user interfaces using Node.js, Bootstrap, or Angular.
• Participate and take ownership of projects, proof-of-concepts (PoC’s), and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy AI/ML and LLM-based models into production workflows.
• Contribute to cloud-native solution development, ensuring scalability, resilience, and cost optimization across platforms.
• Write robust, reusable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure high-quality software delivery
  
  

What You Bring

• Strong programming skills in at least one language: Python, Shell or Go.
• 2+ year od Hands-on experience with Linux systems and database administration or integration (SAP HANA, MySQL, MSSQL).
• In-depth understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevSecOps principles.
• Experience building or managing orchestration frameworks such as Rundeck or Jenkins.
• Front-end development experience with modern frameworks like Node.js, Bootstrap, or Angular.
• Project-level expertise in AI/ML or LLM model development, deployment, or integration.
• Working knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently or as part of a global team.
• Excellent communication, documentation and collaboration abilities.
  
  

Where you belong

SAP SuccessFactors (HCM) – Database Cloud Operations Team, we manage large-scale databases across multiple platforms (SAP HANA, MSSQL, MySQL) and provide seamless support to customers from delivery centres globally. As a team, we continuously explore the latest technologies and integrate them into our workflows to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and business value.

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 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: Careers@sap.com.

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Requisition ID: 440455 | Work Area: Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: