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Requisition ID: 458788 Work Area: Software-Development Operations Expected Travel: 0% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Career Level: T3-2 Additional Locations: Original Posting Date: 08/17/2026 Job Title: Senior Developer Location: Palo Alto, CA Work Model: Hybrid work model Purpose and Objective: Ariba, Inc. seeks a Senior Developer at our Palo Alto, CA location responsible for development focusing on design, coding, testing, and quality assurance of specific SAP product features in a development team. Expectations and Tasks: Resolves complex issues within own area of expertise and supports others in resolving issues. Analyze and solve issues in existing and new code. Provide application implementation services typically within the boundaries of specifications and project plans. Desing activities include requirements analysis and design documentation. Implementation activities include implementation, testing, and integration. Maintenance activities include error analysis and removal. Extends, modifies or adapts existing designs but may also be involved in the development of new (sub-) systems. Acting as Scrum Master in the LEAN context, responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum by helping everyone understand Scrum theory, practices, rules, and values. Serve as ‘servant-leader’ for the Product Owner and the Development Team. Facilitate Scrum Events on request or as required. Coach the Development Team in self-organization. Remove impediments to the Development Team’s progress. Education and Occupational Experience: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Applied Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study and six (6) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Applied Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study and four (4) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Experience: Experience must include four (4) years involving each of the following: • Java; • Spring Boot; • Spring Security; • Database; • Junit Testing; and • Build Tools including Maven. Travel: N/A. This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program subject to the eligibility criteria outlined in the SAP Internal Employee Referral Policy . Internal use only: reference code lhrs4262 SAP:SAIL EX:OUT 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. 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 . Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 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, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. Compensation Range Transparency : The annual base salary range for this position is $169,576 - $244,464. SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is $169,576 - $277,800. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. 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Requisition ID: 458788
Work Area: Software-Development Operations
Expected Travel: 0%
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Career Level: T3-2
Original Posting Date: 08/17/2026
Job Title: Senior Developer
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Work Model: Hybrid work model
Ariba, Inc. seeks a Senior Developer at our Palo Alto, CA location responsible for development focusing on design, coding, testing, and quality assurance of specific SAP product features in a development team.
Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Experience:
Experience must include four (4) years involving each of the following:
Spring Boot;
Spring Security;
Junit Testing; and
Build Tools including Maven.
Travel: N/A.
Internal use only: reference code lhrs4262
We help the world run better
We win with inclusion
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process .
Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

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