ABOUT US

At BASF Digital Hub Madrid we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.

JOIN THE TEAM

We are currently seeking a talented Snr Data Engineer to join our highly dynamic and collaborative team at BASF´s Agricultural Solutions department Digital Factory. In this role, you will be responsible to ensure the effective utilization of data for analysis, reporting, and decision-making by creating and maintaining a robust data infrastructure for BASF Agricultural´s enterprise-level IT solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design, create, and maintain data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into data storage systems such as data warehouses or data lakes
- Integrate data from different databases, applications, and external sources, ensuring the consistency and accuracy of the data.
- Create and maintain data models, schemas, and structures that facilitate efficient data storage and retrieval
- Transform and clean raw data to prepare it for analysis, including managing missing values, normalizing data, and aggregating.
- Apply data quality controls, validation processes, and error handling to maintain a high level of data quality.
- Manage and optimize databases, including performance tuning, indexing, and ensuring data security.
- Automate ETL processes and routine tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
- Continuously monitor data pipelines and infrastructure to detect performance issues, errors, and data anomalies. Troubleshoot problems promptly
- Stay up-to-date with the latest data engineering tools and technologies and assess their suitability for the organization´s needs.

REQUIREMENTS

- Education: Graduates or advanced students in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Telematics Engineering, Information Technology Analysis (or related fields).
- Work Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in IT Consulting or related fields.
- Languages: Advanced proficiency in English.
- Technical Skills: - Advanced technical skills in Java, Scala, Python, SQL
- Advanced technical skills in designing and implementing ETL/ELT Data Pipelines.
- Intermediate technical skills in the concepts of data warehouse and data lake architecture.

- Soft Skills: - Advanced soft skills in project management
- Advanced soft skills in effective communication and stakeholder alignment.

- Leadership Experience: N/A.
- Project Experience: N/A.
- Technological Tools: Advanced skills in Power BI and Databricks, as well as Alteryx, Azure Data Factory, Power Platforms, and Tableau, among others.

BENEFITS

- Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
- Adequate compensation according to your qualifications and experience • A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
- Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
- Learning and development opportunities
- 23 holidays per year
- Another 5 days (readjustments days) and 2 days (cultural days)
- A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
- Being part of an international team and work in global projects
- Relocation assistance to Madrid provided

At BASF, the chemistry is right.

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.