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SAP

Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Hybrid

Reston, United states

Mid level

Full Time

16-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Incident Response SAP DevOps Monitoring Agile methodologies Problem-solving Training Architecture Cloud Architecture Software Architecture Programming Analytical Skills Software Development Agile

Job Specifications

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

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Company Description

SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures.

SAP recently decided to combine and harmonize all SAP Sovereign Cloud offerings, establishing an end-to-end process for the Public Sector and regulated industries. The newly created Global Sovereign Cloud Delivery & Operations business unit is part of SAP Customer Services and Delivery with responsibility across the relevant Sovereign Cloud portfolio of SAP. Global Sovereign Cloud Delivery & Operations is collaborating closely with all Board areas to establish a harmonized, scalable, and consistent offering with transparent and standardized deliverables.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Platform (Cloud) Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud solutions. The Cloud Architect will be responsible for developing cloud strategies, ensuring best practices in architecture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cloud adoption. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud computing principles, architecture frameworks, and experience with multi-cloud or hybrid environments.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in software architecture and engineering
Advanced knowledge of cloud technologies and architecture patterns
Ability to balance technical and strategic requirements and take a technical approach to design specifications of our large-scale network
Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Experience in large-scale software development and deployment
Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks

CORE TASKS MAY INCLUDE

Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, and other architects
Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures.
Develop and maintain cloud strategy, governance, and best practices.
Engage with stakeholders to assess business requirements and define cloud solutions.
Ensure cloud environments comply with security, regulatory, and operational standards.
Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost, performance, and scalability.
Work closely with development and DevOps teams to support and define requirements.
Establish monitoring, logging, and incident response strategies for cloud services.
Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to teams on cloud architecture principles.
Document architecture and engineering designs, standards, and procedures.

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.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, r

About the Company

SAP is the leading enterprise application and business AI company. We stand at the intersection of business and technology, where our innovations are designed to directly address real business challenges and produce real-world impacts. Our solutions are the backbone for the world's most complex and demanding processes. SAP's integrated portfolio unites the elements of modern organizations -- from workforce and financials to customers and supply chains -- into a unified ecosystem that drives progress. SAP privacy statement ... Know more