DevOps Engineer, hibrido

DevOps Engineer 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 BASFs 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 seeking a professional like you to perform DevOps Engineering on a cloud-based application developed by the in-house development team. The end solutions drive customer satisfaction, promote the BASF application ecosystem, and generate revenue for BASF. While other projects may be diverse and forthcoming, the current products are designed to allow body shops, partners, and distributors in dozens of countries and speaking dozens of languages, a system to search for formulas, match paint finishes to products, mix solutions to paint vehicles, and manage paint operations. This involves high-tech IoT devices such as Spectrophotometers, Digitally Connected Scales, and Label Printers. The Automation Engineers job will be to ensure applications are tested, comply with company and industry-standards, support customers, train various stakeholders, and operate services within the context of a DevOps framework. This core solution is a key part of the digital strategy within BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings and will continue to evolve and improve with future advancements. This solution is globally used, and thus, requires a global mindset and approach throughout the DevOps process. RESPONSIBILITIES - Designing, implementing, and managing CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI to automate and streamline application deployment and integration processes. - Demonstrating your experience in DevOps practices, along with a solid understanding of modern tools and methodologies, you will collaborate with development and operations teams to analyze workflows, optimize processes, and communicate findings to improve business-critical solutions. - Your strong strategic planning skills will serve you well as you develop well-defined deployment strategies, outline infrastructure automation, and ensure comprehensive coverage of operational requirements within the organizations digital landscape. - Relying on your knowledge and experience with cloud platforms, you will be responsible for promoting a culture of continuous integration and the crucial role of automated deployment. Collaborate with development teams following Agile methodologies to understand software requirements and design appropriate deployment strategies. - Participating in code reviews and providing feedback on infrastructure as code (IaC) practices and implementation to ensure quality and efficiency in deployment processes. - Analyzing system performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and working closely with developers and operations teams to resolve issues that impact application reliability and performance. - Contributing to the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI / CD) pipeline, leveraging DevOps practices to enhance the deployment process and ensure rapid, reliable releases. - Maintaining and enhancing existing deployment frameworks, ensuring they remain robust, efficient, and aligned with best practices for infrastructure management. - Documenting deployment processes, configurations, and methodologies to ensure transparency, traceability, and compliance across the organization. - Utilizing your ability to understand complex business processes, you will contribute to system requirements and architecture design, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational needs. - Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices in DevOps methodologies and tools, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement and innovation in deployment practices. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. - Mínimum of 3 years of work experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar software engineering role. - Proficient in Maven and NPM builds, with experience in SonarQube Pipeline Integration. - Solid understanding of Azure DevOps and the ability to communicate effectively with developers to translate and implement their needs. - Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and cloud component provisioning via Terraform. - Above intermediate knowledge of Git, including git mirroring and managing merge conflicts. - Ability to create and maintain Build Agent Pools. - Experience working in Agile teams, demonstrating adaptability and collaboration skills. - Familiarity with version control systems like Git. - Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. Preferred skills - Understanding of business requirements and the ability to create technical documentation. - Capability to present and explain work results within the team and to stakeholders. - Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and PowerShell. - Experience with agile working methods. 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. CI / CD, Jenkins, GitLab, azure