Expert Development Architect - Data & AI Platforms

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

About the Role

As a key leader within the Office of the CTO at SAP, you will shape the future of our enterprise data, analytics, and AI ecosystem. This is a highly strategic, forward-looking role that sets the technical vision and architectural standards for our company’s data infrastructure.

You will act as the connective tissue between data technologies and the enterprise reality. Specifically, you will serve as a advisor, and subject matter expert responsible for integrating the Apache Iceberg platform into SAP’s Data & Analytics products. With a specialized focus on modern Data Lakehouse architectures, open table formats (Apache Iceberg), open catalog standards (Iceberg REST Catalog, Apache Polaris), and SAP's core data strategy (SAP HANA, Business Data Cloud, and SAP Analytics Cloud), you will ensure our data foundation is scalable, interoperable, and primed to support advanced analytics and next-generation AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

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Requisition ID: 447786  | 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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