(Mid/Senior) DevOps Engineer for Open-Source project Gardener, Community Enablement team

Location:

Sofia (1407) – Bulgaria

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Information Technology Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Finance, Banking & Insurance Legal

Advertiser:

SAP

Job ID:

132644706

Posted On:

21 January 2026

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. 

 

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 mark, 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.
 

The Enablement Team works in lockstep with management, project managers, and developers to make Gardener adoption seamless and successful. We’re the bridge between technology and people: helping stakeholders, improving documentation, and ensuring feedback flows back into development but also spreading the word about our amazing features. If you’re passionate about open source and want to influence how cloud-native technologies are experienced, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
 

We’re building 
Apeiro
, 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.
 

What
you’ll
 do
 

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-Engage with the Gardener community and stakeholders to foster collaboration and share knowledge.
 

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-Help users install and configure Gardener, making their journey smooth and intuitive.
 

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-Improve and maintain documentation to support adoption and best practices.
 

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-Collect feedback and work with engineering teams to enhance user flows and overall experience.
 

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-Make sure Gardener is represented at conferences and events through presentations, demos, and talks.
 

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-Maintain Gardener and NeoNephos demo environments 
 

What
we’re
 looking for
 

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-Solid understanding of Kubernetes and cloud technologies.
 

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-Hands-on experience in any programming language, Golang and Python preferred.
 

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-A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
 

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-Open source experience and a passion for community-driven development.
 

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-A storyteller who can turn technical details into engaging presentations and inspire audiences.
 

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-Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in German is a bonus.
 

Meet your 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 with Gardener, and we would like you to be part of this journey. Gardener is not just a project; it is 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 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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, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

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Requisition ID: 444945  | Work Area: Software-Development Operations  | Expected Travel: 0 – 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid

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