Development Architect - SAP SuccessFactors

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.

Meet your team

SAP SuccessFactors is a leading cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) suite designed to help organizations manage their workforce effectively and efficiently. This comprehensive suite covers a wide range of HR processes, from payroll and employee records to talent management and analytics, all delivered through the scalability and accessibility of the cloud.

With SAP SuccessFactors, businesses can streamline their HR operations, improve employee engagement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance overall organizational performance. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing SAP systems and other third-party applications, providing a unified solution for managing HR processes across the entire enterprise.

By leveraging SAP SuccessFactors, organizations can transform their HR departments into strategic partners that drive business success through effective workforce management and development. Its user-friendly interface and robust analytics empower HR professionals to make informed decisions that align with organizational goals and foster a productive work environment.

As businesses continue to adapt to changing market dynamics and digital transformation, SAP SuccessFactors remains a pivotal tool in shaping a responsive and agile workforce strategy that meets both current and future challenges.

What you'll do

• Understand company strategy and business; design, implement and continuously improve system architecture to support a high-volume SaaS platform with complex business scenarios, high security, performance, scalability, avaliability and testability
• Engage in defining, developing, and managing software development models; foster collaboration with colleagues across various departments and time zones to address challenges effectively
• Liaison with Product Manager, Engineering Manager, the CTO office and other agile teams to align with the overall product vision and architecture design
• Lead and influence technical direction and roadmap
• Lead design reviews for engineers and provide feedback on architecture and open design questions
• Work alongside engineering and security, providing expert leadership and advice on secure architecture, design, and implementation
• Provide vulnerability remediation guidance and mentoring to developers
• Own the development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and customer support aspects of your projects
• Thoroughly document technical designs, code, and configurations to facilitate maintenance and future development efforts
• Spend approximately 70% of your time on coding and leveage on AI for productivity improvement

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience, with solid CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, databases, distributed systems)
• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience, including 5+ years of Java development
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and application security
• Solid foundation in relational databases and SQL
• Demonstrated expertise in at least three of the following: API gateways, messaging (Kafka), Redis, Elasticsearch, JVM, Spring Framework, Tomcat, microservices architecture and CI/CD
• Familiarity with “shift-left” application security methodology and best practices; experience with common vulnerability management tools
• Experience in security domains such as IAM, key management, data encryption, and audit logging is a strong plus
• Familiarity with security and compliance standards is a plus
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, coding standards, and Test-Driven Development (TDD), including unit testing, component testing, contract testing, and end-to-end test automation
• DevOps mindset with an inherent sense of ownership through the development and deployment lifecycle
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or CEH are desired

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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Requisition ID: 439150 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid