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SAP · 5 hours ago

Expert Development Architect SAP Office of the CTO

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$247K/yr - $420K/yr
date8+ years exp

SAP is a global leader in business application software, and they are seeking an Expert Development Architect to shape their future architecture strategy. The role involves driving innovation across SAP’s portfolio by designing next-generation, cloud-native, and AI-integrated architectures while collaborating with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives.

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Responsibilities

Champion architectural excellence across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with SAP’s AI- first and Suite-first strategic direction
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of major architectural initiatives - from ideation to implementation – focusing on scalability, performance, and security at every stage
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment by facilitating effective communication and alignment between stakeholders and technical teams
Proactively identify and evaluate architecture risks, deliver strategic recommendations and influence key management decisions
Work closely with executive leadership and product teams to define and drive architectural roadmaps that align with SAP’s broader business objectives
Future-proof SAP’s technology landscape by promoting the adoption of innovative approaches, integrating emerging trends such as AI, machine learning, cloud native solutions
Collaborate with global teams to ensure architecture decisions are adaptable, scalable and meet diverse business needs
Design and manage cloud- and AI system-architectures for complex customer solutions, ensuring technical strategies align with business requirements and deliver measurable value
Continuously enhance development processes, driving efficiency, scalability, and innovation across SAP's offerings

Qualification

AI system architectureCloud-native frameworksLarge-scale distributed systemsSoftware architectureJavaPythonKubernetesAWSAzureGCPMicroservicesAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

8+ years of experience in software architecture with recognized expertise and thought leadership in one or more areas: AI system architecture, cloud-native frameworks, large-scale distributed systems
Expertise in multiple modern programming languages and environments such as Java, Javascript, Python, Go, and related modern technologies
Advanced knowledge of software architecture and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a strong focus on scalability and performance optimization
Deep proficiency in container technologies, Kubernetes (including Gardener), microservices, and network technology
Experience with SAP technologies, BTP, and enterprise integration landscapes
Proven success designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems using modern cloud platforms and technologies like Kubernetes, containers, microservices, AWS, Azure, GCP
Strong expertise in distributed systems, data or AI/ML architecture, including experience with model training, deployment, MLOps, and AI service integration
Experience working with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to align technical and business objectives
Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Extensive experience in writing technical documentation and providing technical leadership to teams
Fluency in English, with strong communication skills to liaise with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to share and communicate ideas to executive staff, technical resources and other key constituents in clear, concise language

Benefits

Constant learning
Skill growth
Great benefits
A team that wants you to grow and succeed
SAP North America Benefits

Company

SAP

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SAP provides enterprise application software to various industries, including consumer, discrete manufacturing, public services.
dateFounded in 1972
location
Walldorf, Baden-Wurttemberg, DEU
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.sap.com

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2023 (3)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.3B
Key Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2019-04-24Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
2015-06-01Grant· $1.37M
1998-08-03IPO

Leadership Team

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Christian Klein
CEO & Member of the Executive Board
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FILIPPO Murroni
CTO at PLAT.ONE, An SAP Company
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