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SAP China iXp Interns - Backend Software Development Intern

CompanySAP
LocationPudong
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Develop and maintain scalable backend frameworks and applications focusing on security, reliability, and performance. Work on proof-of-concept prototyping and build state-of-the-art web applications for SAP Commerce and Consumer Industries.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
143085
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
SAP is a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, helping organizations run end-to-end operations on a unified cloud ERP platform. With SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Business AI, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP enables companies to connect data, automate processes, and make real-time, intelligent decisions across the enterprise. SAP capabilities and portfolio • Cloud ERP: SAP S/4HANA Cloud (finance, procurement, core operations) • Business AI: Embedded AI across HR, finance, supply chain, and customer experience • Data & Integration: SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) data, analytics, and application development • Human Resources: SAP SuccessFactors (workforce management and employee experience) • Customer Experience: SAP CX (commerce, marketing, sales, and service) • Supply Chain: SAP SCM (planning, logistics, manufacturing, operations) • Enterprise integration: Connect SAP and non-SAP systems across the business • Real-time insights: Operational data, analytics, and predictive capabilities • Automation: Intelligent workflows embedded directly into business processes SAP combines cloud ERP, data, and AI to help organizations operate more efficiently, adapt faster, and grow in an AI-driven world, supported by a global ecosystem of customers and partners. Our Community Guidelines We’re committed to fostering meaningful, respectful conversations. To maintain a positive environment, we moderate comments that: • Target individuals, including employees, customers, or partners • Contain discriminatory, harassing, or threatening content • Share personal information without consent • Promote misinformation, spam, or third-party links We support open dialogue and constructive feedback but will remove content that violates these guidelines without notice. Thank you for contributing to a respectful community. For questions about moderation, please DM us or contact brandsocial@sap.com SAP privacy statement for followers: www.sap.com/sps
About the Role

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 will build

As a backend software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to SAP Commerce and Consumer Industries’ needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. 

Core Responsibilities 

  • Work on proof-of-concept and prototyping efforts. 

  • Develop backend frameworks and applications targeting on security, simplicity, reliability, scalability, performance and re-use. 

  • Work on topics related to cloud qualities including performance, scalability, and accessibility. 

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software with a focus on full-stack or backend technologies. 

  • Build a highly scalable and reliable, state-of-the-art web application to handle critical functions for hundreds of thousands of users. 

 

What you bring

  • BS degree in Computer Science, or related technical field. (ongoing) 

  • Knowledge of building highly scalable and reliable web applications with high standards for security leveraging state-of-the-art technology stacks and tooling. 

  • Sense for quality assurance and experience designing and implementing functional tests as part of the development process. 

  • Knowledge of modern backend technology stacks based on Spring Framework (Spring MVC, Spring data, Spring security, Spring boot, Spring cloud) and JPA/Hibernate/EclipseLink. 

  • Knowledge and hands-on project experience in data stores like MySQL/Mariadb, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, etc. 

  • Familiarity with containerized applications and container orchestration like Kubernetes. 

  • Strong sense of design and commitment to the fundamentals of UX-Design. 

 

The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers. This is more than an internship; it’s the foundation for a career built on connection, creativity and impact.

 

#SAPiXpChina #SAPNextGen

 

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand 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.

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, 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.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

 

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.

Requisition ID: 453385  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Student  | Employment Type: Limited Part Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid


Key Skills
Backend DevelopmentSpring FrameworkJavaJPAHibernateMySQLPostgreSQLRedisMongoDBKubernetesFull-stack DevelopmentUX-DesignQuality AssuranceCloud ComputingSoftware PrototypingAPI Security
Categories
SoftwareTechnologyEngineeringData & Analytics
Benefits
Constant LearningSkill GrowthHealth And Well-being SupportFlexible Working Models