SAP iXp Intern - Global Cloud Operations

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. 

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria (office attendance 3 times a week is mandatory)

Expected start date: asap (6 months contract)

Student status is mandatory

What you’ll do 

The Cloud Database Operations team manages SAP HANA, ASE and PostgreSQL databases, focusing on system performance, monitoring, and continuous improvement. The team works closely with development units following DevOps principles, handling incidents and change management while ensuring compliance and operational stability. 

In this role, you will: 

Support and optimize SAP database systems 

Monitor performance and ensure system reliability 

Participating in incident and problem management 

Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-quality operations 

You will work in an expert team environment, contributing to efficient and secure cloud operations.   

What You’ll bring 

We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stay curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning. 

• Education: Bachelors or Masters in a related field. 
• Basic understanding of cloud computing, databases, or operating systems (e.g., Linux) 
• Interest in cloud operations, DevOps, and enterprise technologies  
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, international environment 
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) 
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take initiative 

Where You Belong 

GCID Technology and Innovation Cloud Operations (TICO) is responsible for monitoring SAP cloud services, incorporating these into the overall SAP tool and process framework. The team continuously drives cloud product and operations process improvements and ownership, including reporting and monitoring to steer defined KPIs. 

Your team is responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, and stability of SAP’s cloud-based database systems. Working in a collaborative, DevOps-driven environment, you will engage closely with development teams and support end-to-end operations, including monitoring, incident management, and service optimization. 

This is a dynamic and international environment where innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning are key, giving you the opportunity to grow your technical expertise while contributing to reliable and scalable enterprise solutions.

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.

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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

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Requisition ID: 452086  | Work Area: Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Student  | Employment Type: Limited Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid