Ph.D. Position in Software Engineering and Architectures

December 19, 2007

Ph.D. Researcher in Software Engineering and Architectures

*PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
*With 12 million users and more than 1,500 partners, SAP is the world’s
largest inter-enterprise software company and the world’s third-largest
independent software provider overall. A rich history of innovation and
growth has made SAP a true industry leader today employing more than 38,000
people in over 50 countries. SAP Research, the technology research
department of SAP, prepares the groundwork for future growth by identifying
emerging IT trends with a focus on strategically important SAP business
areas.

SAP Research is a worldwide organization with European research sites in
Belfast (UK), Darmstadt (D), Dresden (D), Karlsruhe (D), Sophia Antipolis
(F) and St. Gallen (CH). The UK research location is situated within a
modern building on the University of Ulster campus near Belfast. The team
consists of twenty people, which is expected to double over the next two
years. The office provides a relaxed working environment with flexible
working hours and the opportunity to become part of the global SAP
community.

*EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
*This role will require a strong academic background and a proactive
approach to problem solving.

*Essential Skills/Qualifications*
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

- MSc or BSc 2:1 equivalent in Computer Science or Computer
Engineering or related fields
- Analytical and conceptual thinking
- Strong Presentation/Communication skills
- Self motivation
- Interest in innovative technologies
- Programming skills (especially Java and/or C++)
- Experience in software engineering

*Desirable Skills
*In addition to the essential skills, the ideal candidate will be able to
demonstrate the following additional skills:

- Knowledge of Service Oriented Architectures
- Knowledge of Performance Engineering
- Knowledge of Linux and computer architectures
- Experience in computer networks and distributed systems

*EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS*
The role of the research engineer is to progress the state of the art in
Enterprise Software through the following tasks:

- Analyse the state of the art. Apply the latest technologies to
create prototypes and pilot demonstrations.
- Coordinate/Perform research activities, communicate with internal
colleagues and external project partners and collaborate with SAP
development groups.
- Develop algorithms and processes to address real life problems
affecting enterprise software.
- Coordinate research activities with academic supervisor at
University.
- Develop patents, guide development and shape the future of the IT
industry.

The work performed in Belfast covers several areas, including:

- Performance Engineering, Service Orientate Architectures(SOA),
Services Orientated Infrastructure (SOI), Model DrivenDesign (MDD), Grid
Deployment, Service Level Agreements (SLA), Enterprise Architectures,
Distributed Systems, Hosted Environments and Virtualisation.

*Links
*Please see the following links for additional information:

- http://www.sap.com/about/company/research/centers/belfast.epx
- http://www.sap.com/about/company/research/index.epx
- http://www.sap.com/about/company/research/fields/index.epx

*WORK EXPERIENCE*
3.5 years fixed term contract

*WHAT WE OFFER
*Contract Type: Permanent
Job Location: United Kingdom, Newtownabbey
Contact: Ms. S. Ackley, Phone: +1-610-661-8719

*Reference Code GB-51441384-EN-07-002*

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