Lead Backend Developer (Java/JEE, DS & Algo)

 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.

  What you will do:

• As a backend developer you should understand and align with technical strategy, product roadmaps, and deliver solutions.
• Collaborate with architects to design secure, scalable, testable, and maintainable solutions.
• Coach team members on development processes and technologies.
• Continuously improve designs and contribute to the technical roadmap.
• Own features from development to production with a DevOps mindset.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
• Troubleshoot critical production issues.

 
What you bring:

• 10-12 years of relevant experience with a solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and an innovative mindset.
• Proven track record in design and development of large-scale distributed and highly concurrent applications using Java/JEE and related technologies.
• Expertise in database programming, preferably Oracle – Complex SQL, Procedures, Functions, Triggers, Views, Query tuning, Execution plans, Indexes, etc., is mandatory. Knowledge of SAP HANA Database is an added advantage.
• Expertise in Spring 3.0+, REST, OData, Kafka, ORM frameworks, iBatis preferable.
• Expertise in Unit Testing and TDD/BDD methodologies.
• Proficiency in OOAD, Design Patterns, and anti-patterns.
• Proficiency in SaaS, multi-tenancy, Splunk, and any public cloud offering (Azure preferable).
• Working knowledge of Microservices, Domain Driven Design, and DevOps is an added advantage.
• Proficient with Agile methodologies.
• Proficient with security principles like OWASP.
• Thorough understanding of HTTP protocol including cookies, session persistence.

Meet your team :

At SAP SuccessFactors we have started a Human Revolution. Using the latest technology, we are unlocking human potential and transforming our customer’s workforces in ways they never imagined.  We are digitally transforming their businesses into the next generation of intelligent enterprises.  Because people are at the heart of every business transformation and people are the heart of our business.   The SAP SuccessFactors product suite spans core human resources, Time, Payroll, analytics-based hiring and customized onboarding, continuous performance management, intelligent succession, Learning and more.  We operate the largest HCM Cloud in the world, supporting over 120 million users with over a billion transactions for customers across 26 industries in over 90 countries.  Our co-located agile teams have end-to-end ownership of product, design, development, release, user assistance, and cloud operations capabilities.  We are in the forefront of the Skills Intelligence market and are looking for the best talent to join our team and deliver continuous innovations in the cloud while bringing purpose to their lives and more meaning to their work.  Join us today and become a part of the Human Revolution. 

​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
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

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: 397915  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.