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Limited employment up to 6 months (f/m/d) - Developer SAP Security Validation & Penetration

Date: 02/06/2026
Company: SAP

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’ll Build


In this role as (Associate) Developer s (f/m/d) your tasks will be:


- Penetration testing for SAP products and solutions including third party software
- Security review of development activities & artefacts
- Participate in penetration test lab activities, evaluation, customization and development of test tools for SAP products and frameworks
- Coordination / leading of relevant security validation projects for development programs
- Being responsible for release recommendation / security validation reports
- In-time and high-quality delivery of security validation services
- Strong interest in the continuous improvement of security validation processes and hacker tools


What You’ll Bring


Required skills

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, natural science or a related discipline
- Fluent German and English language skills - verbal and written
- Knowledge of typical security vulnerabilities like XSS, SQL injection, directory traversal, buffer overflow
- System and network administration and development skills
- Project management skills
- Analytical thinking / problem solving skills
- Good communication, networking and presentation skills
- High interest in interaction with our customers (both internal and external)


Preferred skills

- Knowledge of current web and cloud technologies will be an additional advantage
- Candidate should have practical experience on application security testing and penetration testing
- Experience with common hacking tools (open source and commercial), manual testing, and security code reviews (including security patches)
- Knowledge of CWE, OWASP and similar security standards


This is an entry-level position for upcoming or recent graduates with 0-2 years work experience. Relevant experience in software security related topics and software testing would be highly beneficial.


Where You Belong


Customers rely on SAP delivering trustworthy secure products, and they expect SAP to maintain the security of their software and the ability to operate this software securely and in a legally compliant way over the software lifecycle.


As part of the board area Products & Innovation and the central SAP Global Security team, the Security Validation team provides central services and infrastructure supporting the SAP Secure Software Development Lifecycle.


Security Validation performs independent security assessments on our software via a risk based approach from a customer’s point of view (= acting as first customer), using state-of-the-art standard and custom tools and methods.


Your set of application documents should contain a cover letter, a resume in table form, school leaving certificates, certificate of enrollment, current university transcript of records, copies of any academic degrees already earned, and if available, references from former employers (including internships). Please also describe your experience and skills in foreign languages and computer programs / programming languages.


This is a SAP global, strategic, paid, limited placement that provides candidates with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.


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 theSAP Employee Referral Program , according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.


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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 444001  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Graduate  | Employment Type: Limited Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid

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