Data Science Competence Leader “Scientific Software Engineering” (m/f/d)

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 a globally leading research organization with over 3000 employees working in the areas of materials science, analytics, chemical synthesis, process development, life sciences, catalysis, and digitalization. With our creative and diverse teams and cutting-edge research, we contribute to making our customers more successful and driving sustainability transformation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Scientific Software Engineering competence develops software solutions that support our scientists in their research and pave the way towards a fully digital lab. Based in Madrid, Spain, the position involves leading and developing an international team of employees in Kuala Lumpur, Madrid, and Ludwigshafen in the field of Scientific Software Engineering.

• Planning, organizing, and implementing software development projects in the scientific environment.
• Collaborating with the Data Science Leadership Team, consisting of Data Analytics, Data Integration, and Data Engineering, to ensure that software development meets the requirements of data science.
• Defining and implementing best practices for software development in the scientific field, including selecting appropriate technologies and development methods.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.
• Monitoring and controlling budgets, resources, and schedules for software development projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in computer science, software engineering, or a natural science degree with relevant experience in software engineering.
• Experience in developing software in the scientific environment, including evaluation skills of programming languages and technologies such as Java Script (VueJS), R, Python, and databases.
• Profound knowledge of software development methods and tools such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps and CI/CD.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with team members and stakeholders.
• Goal-oriented, performance-driven, innovative, and customer-oriented, as well as team and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, monitor, and control budgets, resources, and schedules.
• Fluent English skills and ideally knowledge of other relevant languages to communicate with international teams in Kuala Lumpur, Madrid, and Ludwigshafen.

BENEFITS

• 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 holiday days per year
• 5 additional days (readjustment)
• 2 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.