DevOps Engineer (fmd)

We help the world run better
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.

What you'll build

In this role, your contributions will be relied upon to the continued success of the Broadcast Technologies team, our platforms, and global service offering.

• Build, scale, optimize, and administer SAP’s live streaming infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in real-time to minimize downtime and ensure secure, seamless streaming.
• Collaborate with global engineering and operations teams to design and implement scalable, secure solutions.
• Automate operational tasks using scripting (Python, Bash) and CI/CD pipelines (Github, Azure DevOps).
• Work with key technologies such as AWS Elemental (Media Connect, MediaLive, MediaPackage), Akamai CDN, Vbrick, and Azure DevOps.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices (TLS, encryption, OWASP guidelines) for live streaming workflows, renew and exchange SSL Certificates.
• Live streaming encoder operation

Your work directly impacts SAP's ability to deliver secure, reliable live events and executive communications to substantial global audiences!

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in live streaming infrastructure, systems engineering, DevOps, or SRE, Linux administration.
• Strong knowledge of live video workflows (encoding, packaging, CDN delivery), secure streaming protocols (RTMP, HLS, SRT), and experience with AWS Elemental, Akamai, Vbrick, or similar technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash), automation, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.), containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and secure deployment practices.
• Deep understanding of networking (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS) and TLS/SSL encryption, with hands-on experience troubleshooting CDN optimization and implementing secure configurations.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or AWS Certified Security – Specialty, with understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Proven experience in 24/7 production environments supporting live events, with strong problem-solving skills focused on operational reliability and security incident response.

Where you belong

The Broadcast Technologies team operates at the intersection of live video innovation and enterprise-scale reliability. We're responsible for delivering critical communications to SAP's global workforce and leadership—meaning every optimization, security enhancement, and reliability improvement we make directly supports the entire organization.

If you're energized by solving complex infrastructure challenges in real-time environments, working with cutting-edge streaming technologies, and knowing your work reaches millions of colleagues worldwide, this is where you belong. You'll find a collaborative team that values technical depth, operational discipline, and the shared mission of enabling SAP's most important moments to reach people flawlessly.

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 world.

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