Software developer - sap

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.

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

Welcome to the Human Revolution! Join a company that can bootstrap your career, accelerate your development, and recognize and reward your contributions.

For every company, people are their most important asset. SAP SuccessFactors is the platform that empowers employees to perform at their best, and for the business to streamline the way they handle HR.

We’re a multi-tenant SaaS offerings company, automating HR-centric processes—encompassing the entire lifecycle of employee and business partner engagement. We have 7000+ customers, 100+ million users and peak daily transaction rates of 1 BILLION+ per day.

We are looking for talented people who share in our vision to deliver continuous innovation in cloud that makes our customers successful. Join our high-energy, high-output, creative colleagues who inspire and challenge each other toward excellence.

We have:

• Best in the cloud space HCM application suited for Web and mobile devices
• Frameworks and platform built with cutting edge technologies, which can be customized to customer’s extreme needs
• Flat hierarchy Agile SCRUM environment with development responsibilities that span across all layers of the application
• Opportunities to explore different solution, show the hacker side of you and be part of social cause
• A team of aces to work with.
• Top benefits, tuition reimbursement, catered lunches, and an onsite gym!

As a Software Developer your typical day might include:

• Design, develop, test and deploy simple and complex features in SAP SuccessFactors Cloud HCM suite of products using best coding standards and target architecture
• Debug complex issues in code and figure out the root cause, using tests automation to validate the work
• Get hands on experience with emerging trends and technologies in the field of cloud development, including open-source products and contribute to the on-going development of SuccessFactors suite of products
• Troubleshoots issues within own area of expertise and supports others in resolving issues

You have achieved:

• Minimum BS degree in computer science or related field
• 3-7 years of experience in Java and related technologies
• Previous working experience and knowledge of Agile methodology

You are good at:

• Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, OOP, design patterns and software design principles
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages: Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Groovy, or Bash.
• Experience with backend services (REST APIs, Microservices) and frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Understanding of at least one relational database system such as SAP Hana, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or DB2

• Hands-on expertise in cloud-native development with Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• DevOps mindset – inherent sense of ownership through the development and deployment lifecycle
• Knowledge of SCM tools (e.g., Git/GitHub) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Understanding of microservices architecture and modern API design.
• Experience in software engineering best practices such as code reviews, automated testing, version control, and security-first development.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for distributed systems.
• Willingness to “go the extra mile” to ensure the highest quality of experience for our customers

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Collaborative, enthusiastic, and proactive mindset with a passion for coding and problem-solving.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Generative AI, Foundation Models, and LLMs.
• Exposure to LLM-based application development.
• System design expertise for scalable, resilient AI-enabled systems.

Technologies/Tools/Architectures you could enjoy:

• Cloud development, AI, Microservices, Continuous Delivery, Spring Boot, Spring Reactor, Docker, Kubernetes, Full Stack development, Swagger, Hadoop

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.


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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Compensation Range Transparency : SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s 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 - 181700(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection 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: 445990 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid