Development Architect (multiple positions available)

SAP IT Business Systeme • Palo Alto, CA

3d • $183,872 - $306,844 • Hybrid

About The Position

SAP Labs, LLC seeks multiple Development Architects at its Palo Alto, California location. The role defines, governs, and implements application and product architecture with implementation teams to meet architecture standards and business needs. It drives alignment of architecture concepts, supports accurate documentation, identifies opportunities to reuse architecture concepts, and helps ensure high-quality, efficient delivery of end-to-end business processes. The position uses a hybrid work model.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and seven years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation; alternatively, a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in one of those fields and five years of experience.
• Five years of experience in Java development.
• Five years of experience in cloud native architecture.
• Five years of experience in architecture design, documentation, and governance.
• Five years of experience in Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
• Two years of experience in microservices, containers, or Kubernetes.
• Two years of experience in service mesh.
• Two years of experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and related services.
• Two years of experience in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) or FinOps.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment of architecture concepts and ensure documentation is accurate.
• Provide guidance on technological aspects and identify opportunities to reuse architecture concepts.
• Propose cross-development tasks for cross initiatives.
• Align with stakeholders on architectural or technical dependencies, feasibility, readiness, and compliance.
• Coach, advise, and monitor implementation teams on matters that affect architecture.
• Review design documents for compliance with ACD and relevant product standards.
• Ensure continuous and efficient delivery of high-quality end-to-end business processes.

Benefits

• SAP benefits are referenced; details and eligibility requirements are provided through the SAP North America Benefits resource.
• Employee Referral Program eligibility is subject to SAP policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior