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Summary and role information:

The Software Update Manager (SUM) ABAP as part of the Software Logistics Toolset is the tool for ABAP upgrades in the public cloud. Technologically, the SUM touches the entire stack, from the database to the operating system to the ABAP application server. In the Steampunk setup, SUM is running in a Kubernetes managed environment as a container. The SUM team is responsible for building, testing, and provisioning these containers.

 

We are looking for a (senior) software engineer with experience and passion for development and operation of container-based cloud upgrades.

 

What you will do:

Gain knowledge in the specifics of running SUM in the Kubernetes environment. Support the building and provisioning of the Cloud Upgrade Container (sumbox). Establish, automate, and support tests of the sumbox in the Steampunk/Kubernetes environment. Collaborate closely with the Steampunk ABAP Platform team. Implement support for additional software stacks (S/4HANA, IBP). 

 

What you’ll bring:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or comparable field.  Confidence in working in Linux environments.  Experience with distributed systems and concepts of resilience.  Knowledge of state-of-the-art software engineering tools like Git and Jenkins and engineering methodologies like continuous integration, scrum.  Knowing Service Provider Cockpit (SPC) is a plus  Experience in development with script languages such as Python, bash, and object-oriented programming languages like C++, Java.  Knowledge about ABAP Upgrades is beneficial.  English and German language skills. 

 

Meet your Team:

We are a team of enthusiastic developers from various scientific disciplines. More information about SUM can be found here. 

Are you interested? We look forward to your application. 

 

 

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Requisition ID: 401791  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
 

 

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