(Senior) DevOps Engineer (f/m/d) Azure

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.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure (Senior) DevOps Engineer to join our growing SAT team in Berlin. This role is crucial for enhancing our cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure deployments, and supporting our Operations Control Plane (OCP) and automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to drive operational excellence and scalability.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure Azure infrastructure to support SAT team projects.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment and ensure high availability of services.
• Collaborate with software development teams to enhance application scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Ensure system security and compliance with organizational standards and best practices.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive solutions.
• Collaborate with the Security and Compliance Engineer to address vulnerabilities and ensure data protection within regional boundaries.
• Support OCP development efforts by providing expertise in Azure services and infrastructure management.
• Drive improvements in deployment automation, system reliability, and performance optimization.
• Document technical processes, configurations, and best practices for the SAT team knowledge base.

What you bring

• 6+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a strong focus on Azure cloud services.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Strong experience in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Concourse).
• Expertise in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Grafana, or Prometheus.
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks for cloud environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Willingness to go through personal security clearance (Government process)

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience in managing and optimizing OCP environments.
• Familiarity with SAP4ME architecture and data processing principles.

The position can be filled in part time as well.

Meet the team

The Sovereign Cloud Automation & Tooling (SAT) Team drives automation, security, and compliance for Sovereign Cloud across AWS, Azure, and OpenStack, leveraging IaC, CI/CD, and observability and develops Operations Control Plane (OCP) which orchestrates provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management, integrating with our SAP internal tools like SPC, CRM, and cloud automation for efficient cloud operations for our Cloud Delivery Regions in UK, CAN, AUS and upcoming new regions

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work with cutting-edge Azure technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• The chance to contribute to strategic initiatives such as OCP development and security automation.
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive compensation.
• Opportunities for career growth within our expanding SAT team structure.

Join us in building scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions for our growing business needs!

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.
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Requisition ID: 420878 | Work Area: Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Part Time or Regular Full Time #LI-Hybrid #SAPCareersSovereignCloud, #SAPCloudReq