Lead Backend Developer - (SAP CAP & BTP)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly capable Backend Developer – Lead to design and build the core backend foundation of a modern Retail Execution Platform. This role will lead backend architecture and implementation using SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP), driving the development of scalable, multi-tenant enterprise SaaS solutions.

The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise in SAP BTP, SAP CAP, CDS data modeling, and HDI Container-based persistence, with the ability to define architecture standards, guide engineering teams, and deliver enterprise-grade backend services. Experience with Node.js is preferred but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise-grade backend solutions using SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP).
• Design scalable, secure, and multi-tenant backend architectures that support configurable SaaS applications and enterprise-scale deployments.
• Develop and maintain CAP services, Core Data Services (CDS) models, business logic, and reusable backend components following SAP best practices.
• Design and optimize data models, persistence layers, and database structures ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Build and expose secure RESTful and OData APIs to support web, mobile, and enterprise integrations.
• Configure and leverage SAP BTP platform services such as XSUAA, Destination Service, Connectivity Service, Event Mesh, and Job Scheduler to build secure and reliable enterprise applications.
• Develop scalable data ingestion, transformation, synchronization, and canonical data management solutions to support enterprise business processes.
• Ensure application reliability through structured error handling, logging, monitoring, observability, performance optimization, and production support.
• Establish backend development standards, reusable frameworks, coding guidelines, and quality engineering practices, including code reviews and automated testing.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Solution Architects, Functional Consultants, QA, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, release management, and SAP BTP governance to ensure smooth application delivery.
• Drive the adoption of AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms to improve engineering productivity while maintaining high standards of code quality and architectural integrity.
• Experience with Node.js is preferred for SAP CAP development.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of enterprise backend software engineering experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) for enterprise application development.
• Strong expertise in Core Data Services (CDS), CAP service development, and domain modeling.
• Proven experience with SAP HANA HDI Containers, database design, and persistence patterns.
• Experience designing and building multi-tenant SaaS platforms on SAP BTP.
• Strong experience developing enterprise APIs, business services, and backend components for mission-critical applications.
• Solid understanding of authentication, authorization, tenant isolation, security, and auditability within SAP BTP applications.
• Experience working with SAP BTP services such as XSUAA, Destination Service, Connectivity Service, Job Scheduler, Event Mesh, and related platform capabilities is highly desirable.
• Experience integrating SAP BTP applications with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and other enterprise systems.
• Proven experience implementing canonical data models, transformation layers, data normalization, and reconciliation services.
• Experience building backend services supporting offline synchronization, conflict resolution, and mobile-enabled enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of logging, monitoring, observability, and production support for distributed enterprise applications.
• Demonstrated experience leading backend architecture, establishing engineering standards, conducting code reviews, and mentoring development teams.
• Familiarity with feature flags, metadata-driven platforms, and configurable SaaS architectures.
• Experience with SAP CI/CD pipelines, transport management, quality gates, engineering governance, and platform-wide service templates.
• Experience with Node.js is preferred but not mandatory, particularly in the context of SAP CAP development.

What We Have For You

• Great compensation package, medical benefits for you and your family, free lunch, annual performance tied increments & recognition awards, and a dynamic, agile work culture!
• Convo embraces diversity in all forms and is committed to building a team of exceptional individuals.