Senior Developer (Enterprise SaaS, Java JEE, AI, Backend)
SAP
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Job Title: Senior Developer (Enterprise SaaS, Java, AI, Backend
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join the SuccessFactors Transformation Engineering team. This role goes beyond traditional software development, and you will help shape the future of AI-driven enterprise SaaS solutions.
As part of a dynamic engineering group, you will design, build, and optimize scalable tenants, intelligent automation, and AI-powered features. You’ll contribute to both core product development and next-generation frameworks that integrate machine learning, automation, and quality engineering into large-scale SaaS systems
What you’ll build
This is an exciting opportunity for a developer who excels in Java, Spring Boot, cloud-native architecture, and AI implementation—with the ability to bridge backend engineering, automation, and emerging AI technologies.
- Build and maintain AI-based developer tools to improve automation, productivity, and decision-making.
- Integrate AI/ML capabilities into applications to enhance automation, recommendations, and analytics.
- Collaborate with Product, DevOps, Data Science, and QA teams to implement AI-first solutions.
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
- Build and consume RESTful APIs with scalable and secure data exchange.
- Deploy solutions to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or SAP BTP).
- Automate repetitive workflows and improve development efficiency with AI-powered tools.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and improve reliability across distributed systems.
- Follow engineering best practices: TDD, logging, exception handling, and technical documentation.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with 9+ years of software engineering experience, including:
- 9 ~ 14 years of strong hands-on experience Java/JEE web application development, database programming, migrations scripts.
- Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging capabilities and innovative mind set.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, SAP BTP).
- Familiarity with AI tools, frameworks or libraries.
- Hands-on exposure to AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
- Agile mindset, detail-oriented, with a passion for clean, testable, maintainable code.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to SAP BTP services.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Basic scripting skills (Shell, Python).
- Prior work in AI-powered SaaS products
Where you belong (Meet your team):
SAP SuccessFactors is a premier cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) suite designed to streamline HR processes such as recruiting, performance management, learning, compensation, and workforce planning. Join a team that is pioneering AI adoption in enterprise SaaS. You’ll work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation, automation, and continuous learning. Your contributions will directly influence applications used by millions worldwide, combining modern engineering practices with cutting-edge AI solutions.
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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.
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Requisition ID: 435751 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid