SAP iXp Intern - Cloud Database Services Developer
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.
About the SAP Internship Experience Program
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.
Three reasons to intern at SAP
- Culture of collaboration: meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
- Project-driven experience: gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
- Gain visibility: with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.
What you’ll do
Position title: SAP iXp Intern - Cloud Database Services Developer
Location: Waterloo, ON
Expected start date to end date: January 5 - April 24, 2026
Work hours: 40 hours per week desired
In this position, you will:
- Write, enhance, and maintain microservices and tools for a dynamic cloud-native environment
- Develop software using languages such as Go and Python
- Work with the latest cloud technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and hyperscalers such as AWS, Azure and GCP
- Be mentored by experienced software developers who want to see you succeed
Depending on your project you may:
- Contribute to the exploration and design of a large-scale feature
- Implement and utilize API’s to integrate with other services
- Gain experience with cloud monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
What you bring
We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful, innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.
Successful applicants will have an exceptional ability to learn and the motivation to excel in software design, implementation, and testing.
The following qualifications are required:
- Strong programming skills in an industry standard language like C++, Java, Go or Python
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Overall average of at least 80%
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
The following are not required but would be valuable:
- Work experience at a software development company
- Experience working on a cloud software project
- Knowledge of Go, Python, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm
- Experience with hyperscalers, including AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Experience with concurrent programming
- Software design experience
Meet your team
SAP is a global leader in Database and Data Analytics technologies, powering some of the world’s largest enterprises with cutting-edge, cloud-based services. Our solutions drive innovation and efficiency across industries and research fields, running on thousands of machines in data centers worldwide. Leveraging the latest technologies, we deliver stability, scalability, and performance, enabling customers to build their own high-performing and reliable applications at cloud scale.
As a member of our services team, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our database systems running seamlessly and communicating effectively. From automating user instance creation and software rollouts to recovering from failures and monitoring performance, you’ll tackle critical challenges using microservices. You’ll dive into cloud technologies such as Kubernetes operators and Docker, and have the chance to write scalable, fault-tolerant server-side code in languages like Python and Go.
If you want to learn, build, and contribute to cloud software and database technology this is the job for you. We are looking for people who are passionate about learning and problem solving. We have lots of interesting problems to solve and we will work with you to identify tasks that match your interests and skills.
We can’t wait to see the solutions you’ll create.
If you have less than three years' professional experience, you'll be part of SAP Next Gen.
SAP Next Gen connects curious, ambitious, team-oriented students and early talent to SAP's global community of innovators, peers, and leaders.
With access to hands-on experiences that sharpen skills, and the wisdom of the leaders shaping what's next, knowledge becomes impact and mentors become allies.
SAP Next Gen doesn't just prepare you for the future, it nurtures your talents and your drive so that you can create it with us, together.
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.
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 hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is 18.00 - 40.00 CAD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates 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. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to appliable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com.
Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.
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: 433630 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid #SAPNextGen
About SAP
SAP is the leading enterprise application and business AI company. We stand at the intersection of business and technology, where our innovations are designed to directly address real business challenges and produce real-world impacts.
Our solutions are the backbone for the world’s most complex and demanding processes. SAP’s integrated portfolio unites the elements of modern organizations — from workforce and financials to customers and supply chains — into a unified ecosystem that drives progress.
SAP privacy statement for followers: www.sap.com/sps
SAP iXp Intern - Cloud Database Services Developer
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.
About the SAP Internship Experience Program
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.
Three reasons to intern at SAP
- Culture of collaboration: meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
- Project-driven experience: gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
- Gain visibility: with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.
What you’ll do
Position title: SAP iXp Intern - Cloud Database Services Developer
Location: Waterloo, ON
Expected start date to end date: January 5 - April 24, 2026
Work hours: 40 hours per week desired
In this position, you will:
- Write, enhance, and maintain microservices and tools for a dynamic cloud-native environment
- Develop software using languages such as Go and Python
- Work with the latest cloud technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and hyperscalers such as AWS, Azure and GCP
- Be mentored by experienced software developers who want to see you succeed
Depending on your project you may:
- Contribute to the exploration and design of a large-scale feature
- Implement and utilize API’s to integrate with other services
- Gain experience with cloud monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
What you bring
We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful, innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.
Successful applicants will have an exceptional ability to learn and the motivation to excel in software design, implementation, and testing.
The following qualifications are required:
- Strong programming skills in an industry standard language like C++, Java, Go or Python
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Overall average of at least 80%
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
The following are not required but would be valuable:
- Work experience at a software development company
- Experience working on a cloud software project
- Knowledge of Go, Python, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm
- Experience with hyperscalers, including AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Experience with concurrent programming
- Software design experience
Meet your team
SAP is a global leader in Database and Data Analytics technologies, powering some of the world’s largest enterprises with cutting-edge, cloud-based services. Our solutions drive innovation and efficiency across industries and research fields, running on thousands of machines in data centers worldwide. Leveraging the latest technologies, we deliver stability, scalability, and performance, enabling customers to build their own high-performing and reliable applications at cloud scale.
As a member of our services team, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our database systems running seamlessly and communicating effectively. From automating user instance creation and software rollouts to recovering from failures and monitoring performance, you’ll tackle critical challenges using microservices. You’ll dive into cloud technologies such as Kubernetes operators and Docker, and have the chance to write scalable, fault-tolerant server-side code in languages like Python and Go.
If you want to learn, build, and contribute to cloud software and database technology this is the job for you. We are looking for people who are passionate about learning and problem solving. We have lots of interesting problems to solve and we will work with you to identify tasks that match your interests and skills.
We can’t wait to see the solutions you’ll create.
If you have less than three years' professional experience, you'll be part of SAP Next Gen.
SAP Next Gen connects curious, ambitious, team-oriented students and early talent to SAP's global community of innovators, peers, and leaders.
With access to hands-on experiences that sharpen skills, and the wisdom of the leaders shaping what's next, knowledge becomes impact and mentors become allies.
SAP Next Gen doesn't just prepare you for the future, it nurtures your talents and your drive so that you can create it with us, together.
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.
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 hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is 18.00 - 40.00 CAD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates 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. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to appliable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com.
Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.
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: 433630 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid #SAPNextGen
About SAP
SAP is the leading enterprise application and business AI company. We stand at the intersection of business and technology, where our innovations are designed to directly address real business challenges and produce real-world impacts.
Our solutions are the backbone for the world’s most complex and demanding processes. SAP’s integrated portfolio unites the elements of modern organizations — from workforce and financials to customers and supply chains — into a unified ecosystem that drives progress.
SAP privacy statement for followers: www.sap.com/sps