Data Engineer - SAP SuccessFactors

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POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our team. As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, optimizing, and maintaining large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring high-quality data flows and processing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly connect data systems and drive data integration between HCM and BDC platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including Spark, Python, Java, and other tools used in the data engineering space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and Build Scalable ETL Pipelines: Build, and optimize large-scale ETL/ELT data pipelines, focusing on performance, scalability, and data integrity. Ensure the pipelines integrate smoothly within the larger data ecosystem.
• Microservices Development and Maintenance: Design and implement microservices for managing data processing tasks. Build reusable and scalable services to handle various data processing needs and ensure maintainability.
• Implement DevOps Practices: Utilize DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD) for automating testing, building, and deployment of data pipelines and microservices. Ensure that data workflows, models, and infrastructure are robust and can scale in a cloud-native environment.
• Data Integration and Transformation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design seamless data integrations between HCM and BDC systems. Focus on data transformation, cleansing, and deduplication while ensuring the pipelines are efficient and maintainable.
• Optimize Data Processing: Tune ETL pipeline performance, focusing on real-time data processing and optimizing for low-latency data delivery. Troubleshoot and debug complex pipeline issues in distributed systems.
• Database and Big Data Tools Management: Work extensively with SQL for structured data and leverage big data tools like Hive, HBase, and Parquet for large-scale data storage and querying.
• Performance Optimization & Data Quality: Drive data quality initiatives including data deduplication, data transformation, and performance optimizations across data pipelines and services.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Partner with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Engineers to ensure seamless data integration. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers, fostering best practices in both data engineering and DevOps.

SKILLS & COMPETIENCES

• Strong expertise in Python, Java, or Scala for building scalable data pipelines and microservices.
• Proven experience working with Apache Spark, Kafka, and Airflow for building data workflows and processing large datasets.
• Strong knowledge of SQL for querying structured data and interacting with databases.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture for building, deploying, and managing data services.
• Experience working in a DevOps environment using tools like Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Expertise in big data tools such as Hive, HBase, Parquet, and other storage solutions for managing large volumes of data.
• Hands-on experience with data transformation, deduplication, performance optimization, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning workflow integration and automating ML data pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on troubleshooting and debugging in a distributed data environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION  

• Requires 5+ years of professional experience is essential for understanding system architecture, programming, and technical troubleshooting.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelors/Masters in computer science required.

ABOUT HCM ANALYTICS TEAM 

The SAP SuccessFactors HCM Analytics team is responsible for delivering powerful, data-driven insights to help organizations optimize their HR processes. This team focuses on developing and enhancing advanced analytics tools within the SuccessFactors suite, enabling businesses to leverage workforce data for better decision-making. By providing actionable insights into talent management, employee performance, workforce trends, and organizational health, the HCM Analytics team plays a key role in driving HR transformation and improving operational efficiency. Their work supports HR leaders in aligning people strategies with business objectives, fostering a data-centric culture within the organization.
The team collaborates with various departments to ensure the development of user-friendly, scalable analytics solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses globally. Their expertise in HR data analysis, predictive modeling, and reporting allows organizations to gain a deeper understanding of their workforce dynamics and make more informed, strategic HR decisions. The SuccessFactors HCM Analytics team is committed to continuously enhancing the platform's capabilities to provide customers with the tools they need to stay ahead in today’s competitive and rapidly evolving business environment.

 ABOUT SAP SUCCESSFACTORS 

SAP SuccessFactors is a leading cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) software suite that provides comprehensive solutions for HR processes, including talent management, workforce analytics, and employee experience. With over 12,000 customers across diverse industries and 191 million users in more than 200 countries, SuccessFactors is trusted by organizations of all sizes. Its flexibility allows it to cater to both large enterprises and mid-market companies, offering scalable solutions that can be tailored to meet specific business needs.
The platform supports various HR functions, such as recruitment, performance management, learning and development, and compensation, all in a global, user-friendly environment. SAP SuccessFactors is designed to be scalable and adaptable, helping organizations improve HR processes while ensuring compliance with international regulations. Its widespread adoption and industry-specific capabilities make it a critical tool for companies looking to optimize their workforce management strategies.

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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.

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 103300 - 218600(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

Requisition ID: 420777 | 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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