OverviewWe help the world run better. At SAP we enable you to bring out your best. Our culture focuses on collaboration, learning, and development with a purpose-driven and future-focused work environment. We offer a highly collaborative team, recognition for contributions, and a variety of benefit options.As a (Chief) Development Architect you will shape SAP's future architecture strategy in alignment with our AI-first and Suite-first product direction. You will report to the Head of Architecture and serve as a deep technical expert driving innovation across SAP’s portfolio by designing and enabling next-generation cloud-native and AI-integrated architectures.You will work in a global, cross-functional setup and engage with strategic architecture topics that influence platform evolution, product strategy, and customer outcomes. With your technical depth and hands-on attitude, you will help ensure our solutions are scalable, intelligent, secure, and future-ready.Your Future RoleChampion architectural excellence across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with SAP’s AI-first and Suite-first strategic direction.Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of major architectural initiatives—from ideation to implementation—focusing on scalability, performance, and security at every stage.Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment by facilitating effective communication and alignment between stakeholders and technical teams.Proactively identify and evaluate architecture risks, deliver strategic recommendations, and influence key management decisions.Work closely with executive leadership and product teams to define and drive architectural roadmaps that align with SAP’s broader business objectives.Future-proof SAP’s technology landscape by promoting the adoption of innovative approaches, including emerging trends such as AI, machine learning, and cloud-native solutions.Collaborate with global teams to ensure architecture decisions are adaptable, scalable, and meet diverse business needs.Design and manage cloud- and AI-system architectures for complex customer solutions, ensuring technical strategies align with business requirements and deliver measurable value.Continuously enhance development processes to drive efficiency, scalability, and innovation across SAP’s offerings.Your Profile8 years of experience in software architecture with recognized expertise and thought leadership in AI system architecture, cloud-native frameworks, and large-scale distributed systems.Expertise in multiple modern programming languages and environments such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, and related technologies.Advanced knowledge of software architecture and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a focus on scalability and performance optimization.Deep proficiency in container technologies (Kubernetes, including Gardener), microservices, and network technology.Experience with SAP technologies (BTP or enterprise integration landscapes or CloudFoundry).Proven success designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems using modern cloud platforms and technologies like Kubernetes, containers, microservices, AWS, Azure, GCP.Strong expertise in quantum computing, distributed systems data, or AI/ML architecture, including experience with model training, deployment, MLOps, and AI service integration.Experience working with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to align technical and business objectives.Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Extensive experience in writing technical documentation and providing technical leadership to teams.Fluency in English with strong communication skills to liaise with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to share and communicate ideas to executive staff, technical resources, and other key constituents in clear, concise language.About the TeamThe CTO area’s mission is to future-proof our customers and SAP. We evolve SAP’s technology strategy and North Star architecture, explore the impact of emerging technologies on SAP’s portfolio, and leverage insights for build/buy/partner decisions. We accelerate innovation across SAP’s portfolio by collaborating with engineering teams, SAP partners, and startups globally. With Business AI and Sustainability, we accelerate SAP’s long-term growth and market leadership.SAP is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation or assistance navigating our website or completing your application, please email Recruiting Operations Team.EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.Requisition ID: 425553 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: Berlin, Munich (Garching), Walldorf, Paris. #J-18808-Ljbffr