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 Engineer's 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.
Collaborating with development and operations teams to analyze workflows, optimize processes, and communicate findings to improve business-critical solutions.
Developing well-defined deployment strategies, outlining infrastructure automation, and ensuring comprehensive coverage of operational requirements within the organization's digital landscape.
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.
Contributing 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 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 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 well-being 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).
A collaborative, trustful, and innovative work environment.
Being part of an international team and work in global projects.
Relocation assistance to Madrid provided.
CONTACT Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to Felipe Bianco (******).
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