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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.\nWhat you'll do\nAs an Expert DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for:\nLeading the technical governance of large-scale data center network infrastructure - owning architectural decisions, defining delivery standards, and ensuring engineering quality across EVPN/VXLAN fabric (Cisco Nexus 9k/NX-OS, ACI), core routing (ASR9k/NCS, IOS-XR), network security (FortiGate), Neutron routing (C8500, IOS-XE), load balancing (F5 R-Series, F5OS-A), and high-security modules (Thales/Utimaco)\nDriving end-to-end delivery of complex network infrastructure workstreams - from design through operational handover - within an agile delivery model\nActing as the primary technical authority for network infrastructure in cross-organizational engagements with SAP Product Engineering, Platform Engineering, and external stakeholders\nShaping and continuously improving the operating model for network delivery, including tooling, automation, and AI-assisted engineering practices\nEnsuring compliance with sovereign cloud and security frameworks, including SecNumCloud requirements for French cloud regions\nIn this role, you will also:\nProvide technical mentorship and guidance to DevOps Engineers and network engineering teams, raising the overall capability bar\nLead engagement with third-party managed service providers - defining expectations, reviewing deliverables, and holding providers accountable to quality and timeline commitments\nDrive post-incident analysis and translate findings into architectural improvements and updated delivery standards\nRepresent SAP Cloud Infrastructure Network Delivery in cross-organizational and cross-program technical forums\nChampion AI-assisted development, automation, and prototyping practices within the team, accelerating SAP's Autonomous Enterprise ambitions\nWhat you bring\n8+ years of hands-on experience in data center network engineering with deep expertise in EVPN/VXLAN fabric (Cisco Nexus 9k/NX-OS, ACI), core routing (IOS-XR), network security (FortiGate), Neutron routing (C8500, IOS-XE), load balancing (F5 R-Series, F5OS-A), and high-security modules (Thales/Utimaco)\nProven experience as a technical authority - owning architectural decisions, defining standards, and driving delivery outcomes independently across complex, multi-team programs\nStrong technical project management skills with deep practical experience in agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban) and backlog-driven delivery at program scale\nExperience leading third-party managed service provider engagements - setting expectations, managing performance, and ensuring quality outcomes\nAbility to represent technical positions credibly in cross-organizational and executive-level forums\nAI adoption mindset - active use of AI-assisted tools in engineering and delivery practice\nSecNumCloud or equivalent sovereign cloud security framework knowledge required for French cloud region work\nFluent English and French required\nBring out your best\nSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. 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