Senior SAP Automation Engineer
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior SAP Automation Engineer based in the United Kingdom.
Join an innovative and fast-growing technology environment focused on transforming SAP security operations through automation, observability, and intelligent remediation. This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of next-generation security solutions that address critical compliance and operational challenges faced by enterprise SAP environments. Working at the intersection of SAP engineering, cybersecurity, and product innovation, you will help shape scalable solutions used by global organizations. The position combines hands-on development, strategic influence, and direct collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced SAP professional looking to make a significant impact in a remote-first, high-growth setting.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior SAP Automation Engineer based in the United Kingdom.
Join an innovative and fast-growing technology environment focused on transforming SAP security operations through automation, observability, and intelligent remediation. This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of next-generation security solutions that address critical compliance and operational challenges faced by enterprise SAP environments. Working at the intersection of SAP engineering, cybersecurity, and product innovation, you will help shape scalable solutions used by global organizations. The position combines hands-on development, strategic influence, and direct collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced SAP professional looking to make a significant impact in a remote-first, high-growth setting.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the design and evolution of SAP security and compliance capabilities, contributing to product strategy and roadmap definition.
- Develop and implement automated security checks, observability features, and remediation workflows across SAP environments.
- Translate complex operational and audit challenges into scalable product functionalities and intelligent automation solutions.
- Define security data models, dashboards, reporting frameworks, and integration architectures involving SAP systems, BTP, SIEM tools, and compliance platforms.
- Build proof-of-concepts and innovative features such as automated certificate management, vulnerability prioritization, and SAP Note remediation processes.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design teams to enhance platform functionality and deliver customer-centric solutions.
- Engage directly with customers to validate product capabilities and ensure alignment with real-world security, compliance, and operational requirements.
- Extensive experience in SAP Basis, SAP operations, or SAP security within enterprise, consulting, or managed services environments.
- Strong hands-on programming and automation expertise using technologies such as JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, Ansible, or similar tools.
- Deep understanding of SAP technical security across ECC, S/4HANA, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
- Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, SAP Security Baseline, or equivalent standards.
- Experience working with SAP monitoring and observability solutions such as SAP Solution Manager, SAP Cloud ALM, or related technologies.
- Ability to design, build, and implement security solutions with a strong focus on automation and operational excellence.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both engineering and executive audiences.
- Experience with ABAP or other SAP development technologies is considered an advantage.
- Competitive salary package.
- Comprehensive holiday and benefits offering.
- Fully remote working arrangement within the United Kingdom.
- Dedicated wellbeing day to support work-life balance.
- Learning and development programs with strong opportunities for professional growth.
- Opportunity to play a key role in a rapidly growing software business with significant career progression potential.
- Collaborative and people-focused culture emphasizing curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Occasional travel opportunities for customer engagements, team gatherings, and company events.