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Who you are is what counts, not where you’re from or how you live your life. At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include:\nGenerous salary package including an annual bonus program and individual performance-based incentives.\n\nAdditional EPF contributions totaling 15%.\n\nExcellent work-life balance & flexible working arrangements!\n\nCollaborative environment that celebrates achievements, diversity, and culture\n\nOngoing career development and progression opportunities in a global organization\n\n16 weeks paid parental leave (4 weeks partner leave)\n\nTravel Requirement\nUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:\nThis role is eligible for relocation within countryRemote Type:\nThis position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:\nAgility core practices, Agility core practices, API and platform design, Cloud Platforms, Collaboration, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Creating a high performing team, Database Design, Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Emerging technology monitoring, Facilitation, Information Security, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Problem Solving, Relational Data Modeling, Risk Management, SAP CCS, SAP Implementations, SAP SRM, Scripting {+ 10 more}.\n\n Legal Disclaimer:\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. 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