STAR (Student Training and Rotation) Program - PORTUGAL

What you’ll build

Starting in March 2027, the STAR program kicks off with a comprehensive onboarding phase in which you will strengthen your technical and soft skills and get to know SAP and your fellow program participants. This will be a mixed cohort with technical and functional profiles. Our program provides numerous opportunities within SAP. Throughout the program, you will rotate 2 different departments and gain insights into various topics (6 months each rotation). You will broaden your knowledge in your preferred working fields and prepare yourself for a successful career in the IT industry. You will work an average of 20 hours per week, with flexible working hours to suit your lecture times. For your personal and professional development, there will be plenty of training options for pursuing your individual development goals

Where you belong

This is a unique opportunity to combine academic study with industry experience with the world’s leading business software provider, SAP. This dual study program will kick start students’ careers by giving them an opportunity to put their academic studies to immediate use in industry. In tandem they will be able to bring real industry insight back to their academic pursuits. The STAR Program at SAP offers a range of possibilities that allows you to continuously broaden your knowledge and pave the way for a successful career.

What you’ll get: •

• 14 monthly-salary (annually) •

• Health Insurance •

• Meal Voucher •

• Training-specific benefits such as laptop and IT accessories (headphones, mouse etc.) •

• Hands-on professional experience in software development at one of the world’s leading technology companies •

• A 12-month part-time SAP STAR Student contract with competitive compensation •

• Exposure to multiple roles and responsibilities through structured rotations •

• Opportunity to earn recognized certifications in SAP technologies •

• Ongoing mentoring, coaching, and structured career development support •

• Accelerated pathways to global SAP career opportunities upon graduation •

• A collaborative office environment in Porto Salvo

What you bring

We are looking for students in Business Management, Business Analytics, Engineering, IT, Informatics, or related fields who have completed a bachelor's degree and are currently enrolled in, or accepted into, a master's program. Participants must remain active students throughout the entire one-year STAR Program and be fully committed to all program activities.

Technical candidates should know at least one programming language. This includes Java, JavaScript, C++, Python, or SQL. It is also a plus to be acquainted with Object-Oriented Programming. Familiarity with either Linux or Windows Server environments is also beneficial.

Functional candidates should have a background in business, finance, or management, combined with a strategic mindset and willingness to learn.

Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint, as well as advanced written and spoken English, are required. Additional language skills are a plus.

Successful applicants are excellent communicators, curious and have agile mindset, with a passion for learning and the resilience to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate ideas clearly and effectively. Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness that support inclusive teamwork and thoughtful stakeholder engagement. A growing foundation in business acumen and emerging technologies—especially artificial intelligence—paired with a results-oriented approach and the courage to take initiative. As part of the program, participants will also act as SAP Brand Ambassadors on Campus

Our company does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides 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 complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Recruiting Operations Team: [email protected].

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.