SAP graduate scheme

SAP graduate programmes – supporting the next generation in tech

SAP is an experienced global software company with graduate opportunities in a number of tech-related fields, such as software development and data science, as well as finance, business and sales with a focus on technology. Let’s take a closer look.

What does SAP do?

SAP is an international tech company specialising in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and business technology consulting. SAP’s clients include some of the world’s biggest companies as well as SMEs from a wide range of industries. With 110,000 employees at offices in 78 countries, SAP is present across six continents, including 23 European locations. It has been the number-one software company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 15 years.

Specialisms

SAP offers graduate schemes in:

• Cyber security
• Tech (various branches: UE designer, software engineer, researcher, data scientist, etc.)
• Finance
• Consulting
• Business and HR
• Sales and customer service

Who can apply?

Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s graduates with qualifications in a subject related to your graduate scheme specialism. For some programmes, a university education isn’t necessary provided you can demonstrate enthusiasm and the relevant skills (e.g. coding). For the technology schemes, SAP strongly prefers candidates with proficiency in one or more programming languages.

Rotation-based structure

All programmes are rotation-based, meaning you’ll get to experience working with multiple departments and teams during your 12-24 months on the scheme. This gives you the opportunity to gain a broad overview of various roles so you can specialise later on.

What are the benefits?

• Personal mentor
• Dedicated onboarding
• Real customer projects
• On-the-job training
• Broad industry experience
• Skills development
• Excellent networking opportunities
• Full-time position after you finish

Opportunity to work abroad

As a global company, SAP offers graduates the opportunity to complete their programme abroad at various European locations or in the US. Foreign language skills can be an asset in some cases.

Why work at SAP?

• Medical and related insurance
• Mental health and wellbeing programmes
• Flexible working pledge
• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Employee equity programmes
• Possibility of transferring abroad
• Diversity-focus (including autism and women-in-tech initiatives)

How do I apply?

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