IT Solution Architect (m/f/d)

JOIN THE TEAM

We are currently seeking a talented Solutions Architect to join our team at BASF's Agricultural Solutions department Digital Factory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and orchestrating the IT solution process in the various phases of solution design development to ensure smooth execution and compliance with current security and compliance requirements.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into the solution design
• Creating clear and comprehensive documentation of solution designs, including architecture diagrams and integration descriptions, and presenting them to the Architecture Board.
• Selecting appropriate technology stacks and platforms based on governance policies of Enterprise Architecture to maintain consistency in the system landscape of the Agricultural Solutions department
• Regularly validating governance policies against requirements and collaborating with AP Enterprise Architecture if adjustments are necessary
• Continuously reviewing existing solution designs to identify risks and vulnerabilities and providing suggestions for mitigation
• Providing mentorship and guidance to product teams and IT Delivery Leads throughout the entire product lifecycle to implement solutions within product timelines and budgets.
• Staying updated on changes in governance policies, as well as new technology offerings in the market and their relevance to our environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Computer Science, further education in IT/Digitalization
• Experience in at least two comparable positions
• Leadership experience within agile organizations
• Project experience
• Work experience within Digital teams and jobs
• IT feasibility study
• IT Infrastructure/system landscape
• Process management and improvement
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Technologies in own operational area
• Communication skills, advanced English
• Strong understanding of web security practices and performance measurement
• System integration, standard applications, consulting methods, moderation, project management and change management

NICE TO HAVE

• Strong understanding of IT solutions design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ability to conduct requirement analyses by gathering, analyzing, and translating business needs into technical solution designs.
• Strong interest and proficiency in modular enterprise and data architecture design across multiple platforms, as well as system integration (including APIs, databases, and third-party systems), and risk management with the ability to adapt to them.

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