Solution Architect
Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, inspire and develop diverse talents who will elevate BASF’s digital journey.
As one of the world’s largest chemical companies, BASF is on a mission to create chemistry with a sustainable future. The Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur, alongside four other Digital Hubs across the globe are part of the technology powerhouse driving our vision. Join our organization and make an impact in an inclusive and diverse work environment. We value individual differences and provide opportunities for you to contribute your unique perspective towards our collective goals.
Objectives of the Position
Within our Product Family Digital Commerce & Advisor we help BASFs sales teams sell more via digital channels. Within our product family the team “Product Information Systems” (PIM) is building and supporting solutions that enable our customers to discover and explore our products in our several digital channels. We work innovatively with high quality standards to provide an exciting customer experience. We value reliability, trust and transparency and a great working culture. We strive for Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage on all levels.
The solution architect will work in a global environment, collaborating with international teams to design and implement sustainable digital solutions for our partners. Works closely with Business, project management product owners and developers to define technical approaches that fulfil the business requirements.
Main Tasks
- Translate business requirements into IT concepts and solutions
- Support early consulting or comparable consulting for upcoming projects where you will design solutions in close alignment with product owners, developers, EA, security and business stakeholders
- Actively control implementation of solution architectures and contribute to development
- Drive strategic development of overall architecture and reduce technical debts
- Work closely with other architects within product family and segment and contribute to a global solution where necessary
- Operates in a global environment, collaborating with international teams to design and implement sustainable digital solutions for our internal partners
- In close cooperation with the product owners and the development team, you will further develop the applications described above in an agile working environment
- Promote the use of BASF guidelines and standards within the DevOps team
- Optimizing of existing application (e.g. performance)
- Support the team in the analyzing of hard technical issues.
- Supporting the team in security topics (PKI, Authentication...)
Requirements
Education
- You have a degree or a comparable education in the field of computer and information science.
Working Experience
- Minimum 3+ years
- You have already acquired professional experience in an IT environment.
Technical & Professional Knowledge (Mandatory)
- Deep technical knowledge of network, databases, cloud technologies and common programming languages
- Knowing the state of the art technologies
- Strong in communication skills
- Self-starter and able to work independently
- Experience in Agile way of working or agile implementation approach
- Strong Digital mindset to accelerate BASF Digitalization transformation journey
- Experiences in working in global / virtual teams/projects
- An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to foster a positive and energized culture
- Able to support team with the Operational Support strategy, planning, execution and operations management
Language Proficiency
- Fluent English skills
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023.
BASF is committed to empowering its employees to pursue their interests and explore emerging technologies. By investing in top-quality tools and promoting cross-functional collaboration, we encourage our team members to drive positive change within our organization. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.
Further Information at https://go.basf.net/careers_digitalhubkl