(Senior) Developer (f/m/d) for Gardener Dashboard

(Senior) Developer (f/m/d) for Gardener Dashboard

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 do:

Summary:

This is growth, not replacement. We’re not just offering a job, we’re inviting you to shape the future of cloud-native infrastructure at SAP and in all of Europe. We have committed to open source by donating our projects into the neutral NeoNephos foundation. Make your markλογία, invite others, and discover #SAPEUAICloudCareers. Let’s build what’s next together.

Gardener powers SAP’s global landscape and is trusted as the foundation for countless enterprise workloads at SAP and outside. We adopt the Kubernetes open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized SAP solutions and business applications. We provide solutions to run and orchestrate Kubernetes clusters on public cloud, hybrid or SAP‑owned infrastructures for a variety of enterprise use cases inside and outside of SAP.

We’re building ApeiroRA , an open‑source reference architecture that strengthens Europe’s digital sovereignty. This initiative is part of a broader movement to ensure security, sustainability, and compliance for cloud‑to‑edge computing. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a project that’s not just technical, it’s strategic for Europe’s future.

The Role:

• Use your familiarity with the Kubernetes controller runtime framework and/or modern front‑end frameworks such as Vue.js to design, develop, test, and deploy new features for the Gardener Dashboard and gardenctl, the UI and CLI that power our platform.
• Integrate new functionality and enhance the user experience, making Kubernetes management intuitive and efficient. Translate user needs into intuitive and aesthetically pleasing interfaces.
• Invent and implement creative designs to visualize complex data in ways that are clear and actionable.
• Optimize performance and resource consumption when presenting large real‑time datasets.
• Collaborate with a passionate team to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring smooth operation of the Gardener Kubernetes läm.
• Work closely with users and stakeholders to translate needs into functional, elegant solutions.
• Develop and maintain Kubernetes controllers required by the dashboard and gardenctl.
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies and best practices to keep us ahead of the curve.

What you bring:

• Good/Very good Kubernetes and cloud concepts.
• Good/Very good familiarity with the Kubernetes controller runtime framework and/or modern front‑end frameworks such as Vue.js.
• Work Experience of at least 2 years in Development.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in German beneficial.

Meet the Team:

We are a team of builders, innovators, and collaborators. Our culture is rooted in openness and trust. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we create space for every voice to be heard.

We thrive on curiosity and continuous learning. This is a place where you can make an impact that matters. Your work will influence not only SAP but also Europe’s digital future. We support each other, we push boundaries together, and we never stop exploring what’s next.

We are extremely proud of what we have built, and we would like you to be part of this fauna. We’re not just another project; we are the backbone of SAP’s cloud‑native infrastructure and a leading open‑source solution trusted across industries.

Bring out your best SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousandPIO 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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Requisition ID: | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Part-Time, or Regular Full Time