Principal Infrastructure & Release Lead (m/w/d)

Deine Aufgaben

As Principal SAP Infrastructure & Release Lead, you are responsible for the group-wide infrastructure, deployment and release governance of the Implico Group.Â

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You ensure that our product architectures are not only conceptually sound, but can also be delivered in a scalable, stable, and cost-efficient manner. You build the structural foundations for professional CI/CD processes, modern cloud infrastructures, and a controlled release organization.Â

Your ResponsibilitiesÂ

• SAP Release Management

End-to-end release cycle governance using SAPÂ ChaRMÂ or SAP Cloud ALM across Private Cloud, Public Cloud, and SAP BTP landscapesÂ
Transport governance and landscape management across development, quality, and production environmentsÂ
Definition and ownership of quality gates, release readiness criteria, and environment strategiesÂ
Cutover planning, go-live coordination, and post-release stabilization in close collaboration with Engineering and Architecture teamsÂ
Group-wide standardization of release processes and governance frameworks aligned to the SAP release framework and Clean Core principlesÂ

• CI/CD & Deployment Governance in a Hybrid Model

Definition and introduction of group-wide CI/CD standardsÂ
Design and further development of deployment architectures (SAP Private Cloud, Public Cloud, SAP BTP) and Clean-Core complianceÂ

• Cloud Infrastructure & Scalability

Building scalable cloud infrastructures across all product linesÂ
Definition of monitoring, observability, and security standards in the delivery processÂ
Ensuring technical delivery capability in close coordination with Technical ArchitectsÂ

• Cost & Platform Responsibility

Active cloud cost management and transparency over infrastructure costsÂ
Establishing cost-conscious architecture and deployment principlesÂ
Member of the Architecture Board with responsibility for the overall cost and delivery perspectiveÂ

• Building the Platform Engineering Team

Contribute to the conception and progressive establishment of a scalable Platform Engineering structureÂ
Support the technical development and growth of DevOps capabilities within the Engineering organizationÂ

Organizational ClassificationÂ

• Group-wide responsibility across all product linesÂ
• Principal-Level roleÂ
• Member of the Architecture BoardÂ
• Close collaboration with CTO, Enterprise Architects, Technical Architects and Director AI Engineering

Dein Profil

RequiredÂ

• Proven hands-on experience in SAP Release Management — including end-to-end release cycle ownership, ChaRM or SAP Cloud ALM governance, transport management, and environment strategyÂ
• Experience building and operating modern cloud infrastructures within a SAP hybrid landscape (Private Cloud, Public Cloud, SAP BTP)Â
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and deployment governance within a SAP environmentÂ
• Strong understanding of cloud cost models and infrastructure optimizationÂ
• Experience in standardizing and governing technical release processes at scaleÂ
• High technical credibility and a structured, assertive working styleÂ
PreferredÂ
• Experience with containerization and scalable deployment architectures (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)Â
• Background in building or growing a DevOps or Platform Engineering teamÂ
• Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM or successor tooling for release and operations managementÂ
• Experience with CI/CD toolchains such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCDÂ

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Why This Role MattersÂ

You create the foundation for scalable product development without linear cost growth. Through stable releases, professional deployment structures, and active cost management, you sustainably improve the predictability, efficiency, and margin quality of the Implico Group.