Apprenticeship: Developer Full Stack (Java/Kafka) F/M

 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.

About Us:

Are you passionate about cloud development and cutting-edge SAP technologies? Join our forward-thinking team working on SAP Cloud ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), where you’ll develop next generation microservices and shape the future of cloud application lifecycle management!

As part of the Customer Experience & Solution (CXS) Development, Technology, and Infrastructure team within Customer Innovation Services (CIS) in the Customer Services & Delivery (CS&D) board area, we are the thought leaders in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).

As part of the SAP Cloud ALM Implementation, you will build high-performance cloud-native applications using Java and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), working with a team of experts on scalable microservices that impact thousands of users worldwide. SAP Cloud ALM, our flagship solution, plays a pivotal role in supporting the complete application lifecycle for all SAP solutions.

What you'll do:

As an Apprentice Developer for SAP Cloud ALM, you will be an integral part of our Kafka team, contributing to the development of groundbreaking applications and services on the SAP BTP (Cloud Foundry and Kubernetes environments).

Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with our dedicated SCRUM team to build proof-of-concept (POC) applications, ensuring the continuous evolution and enhancement of our product, master principles for scalable and resilient applications (Cloud-Native Development), engage in collaborative, automated, and continuously improving workflows (DevOps Practices) and contribute to seamless software updates and improvements (CI/CD Implementation).

Responsabilities:

• Work closely with the SAP Cloud ALM development Kafka team to develop innovative apps as POCs.

• Collaborate with the SCRUM team to contribute to the end-to-end development lifecycle of SAP Cloud ALM.

• Gain hands-on experience in Java microservices development, focusing on event-driven communication with Apache Kafka.

• Assist in the creation of microservices, libraries, and user interfaces, playing a key role in shaping the future of SAP Cloud ALM.

What you bring:

• Master’s student or equivalent.

• Enthusiastic about software development and digital transformation.

• Basic understanding of Java (Spring Boot) programming and microservices architecture.

• Basic knowledge of Angular for front-end development.

• Eagerness to learn and contribute within an agile SCRUM environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Why join us:

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the SAP ecosystem.

• Mentorship from seasoned professionals in the field.

• Hands-on experience in a real-world development environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of a market-leading solution.

Meet your team:

This apprenticeship is based in the vibrant SAP Labs France, located in Sophia-Antipolis. You will be joining a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in SAP Cloud ALM development.

Duration: 12 months

Start date: September 2025

This contract is subject to remuneration in line with the applicable collective agreement (Convention SYNTEC).

​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: 420539  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Student  | Employment Type: Limited Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.