Development Architect (m/f/d) - SAP HANA Core Database

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Summary & Role Information

The SAP HANA Core development team is seeking for a highly motivated and experienced C++ developer with a strong background in database management system (DBMS) development.  
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience designing, planning and implementing database functionality. You will play a key role in fostering an agile environment, ensuring successful delivery of DBMS enhancements and feature deliveries.

What you will do:

Database architect 

• Design features and solutions in the context of the SAP HANA Basis & Store layer.  

• Manage projects of high volume or high complexity.  

• Provide regular project status and updates. 

• Be responsible for delivery of quality outcomes of projects. 

Database development 

• Implements features and solutions in the context of the HANA Basis & Store layer. 

• Implements feature tests integrated into the HANA Database test infrastructure. 

• Analyse issues and designs solutions. 

 
Collaboration & Communication: 

• Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration within the team and across departments. 

• Hands on keyboard designing, implementing and updating JIRA and Confluence sites. 

• Engage with other architects and developers to share best practices and lessons learned. 

• Provide clear and concise updates to executives and stakeholders regarding project status and potential challenges. 

Accountability: 

• Manage expertise ensuring business critical & innovative results.  

• Responsible for delivery of outcomes of complex and innovative functional issues integrating stakeholder needs, strategic business goal of the function and financial objectives.  

• Can make functional decisions and recommendations of a broad nature.  

• May include team lead or supervisory responsibilities 

Complexity 

• Deep professional experience in database management systems 

• Have strong functional skills 

Communication: 

• Represent SAP HANA on specific subject matters 

• Find common ground for functional cooperation 

• Communicate clear functional requirements and targets 

• Effectively settles different functional perspectives 

• Communicates messages related to area of expertise in a timely manner and with constructive feedback to colleagues & managers 

What you’ll bring: 

• At least 5 years of experience as a C++ and Python developer  

• Deep knowledge in database management systems (DBMS) 

• Strong understanding of development processes 

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills 

• Ability to identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the team. 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills 

• Experience working with distributed teams and remote team members. 

• Ability to interact with senior management including communication of release deliverables, development, and delivery KPIs, and other program status. 

Good to have:

• Bachelor’s degree focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines or equivalent experience.  

• Experience with development and tracking tools like Bugzilla, Jira, Git, Jenkins. 

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Requisition ID: 409176  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
 

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