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.

As a Java Engineer in the SuccessFactors HXM Transformation Engineering team, you will be part of a dynamic group that blends software development with quality engineering responsibilities. You will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, modular, and high-performance code, contributing to both product development and automated testing frameworks for large-scale SaaS solutions. 

This role is ideal for developers with hands-on experience in Java 8+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, and CI/CD pipelines—and a willingness to work across the spectrum of Quality Engineering, Automation, and AI-driven development. 

What You’ll Do 

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot 

Build and consume RESTful APIs with secure and scalable data handling 

Work with SQL and optionally NoSQL databases for backend data services 

Participate in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) 

Automate repetitive workflows and streamline development tasks 

Deploy applications to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or SAP BTP 

Use Git/GitHub for source control, branching, and code reviews 

Debug, troubleshoot, and improve reliability across distributed systems 

Leverage AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to boost productivity 

Collaborate closely with Product, DevOps, and QA teams 

Contribute to frontend UI enhancements using HTML, CSS, and optionally Angular or React 

Follow engineering best practices: TDD, logging, exception handling, and documentation 

 

What You Bring 

5–8 years of hands-on experience in Java 8+, Spring Boot, and REST API development 

Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases; NoSQL experience is a plus 

Solid understanding of microservices architecture 

Proficiency in CI/CD, preferably with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools 

Strong command of Git workflows and collaborative development practices 

Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or SAP BTP) 

Familiarity with AI/ML-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot 

Understanding of frontend basics (HTML, CSS; JavaScript/Angular/React is a bonus) 

Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills 

Agile, detail-oriented, and committed to writing clean, testable code 

HTML, CSS, and optionally JavaScript/Angular/React 

Understanding of software engineering best practices: TDD, logging, exception handling, API documentation 

Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills 

Agile mindset with a willingness to continuously learn and adapt 

 

Nice to Have 

Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) 

Experience with SAP BTP 

Basic scripting skills in Shell or Python 

Exposure to performance tuning or production monitoring tools 

 

Why Join Us 

Join a team that is shaping the future of enterprise SaaS by combining modern architecture with engineering best practices. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values quality, automation, and continuous learning. Your work will directly impact applications used by millions around the world. 

 ​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: Careers@sap.com
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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.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 430085  | Work Area: Software-Development Operations  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.