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.
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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. We value diversity and believe that varied perspectives enhance our team's effectiveness. Our hiring practices are designed to ensure equal opportunity for all candidates.
JOIN THE TEAM
We are currently seeking a talented Solutions Architect to join our team at BASF's Agricultural Solutions department Digital Factory.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Central Authority on Authorization: Serve as the primary authority for authorization matters, ensuring effective communication across the organization
- Drive Authorization Initiatives: Collaborate with global process owners and teams to successfully complete authorization initiatives while keeping stakeholders aligned.
- Expert Guidance as SPOC: Provide specialized guidance on authorization policies and standards, acting as the Single Point of Contact for related inquiries
- Approval of Exceptions: Review, approve, and oversee exceptions to authorization processes, ensuring that deviations are justified and documented.
- Coordinate Authorization Testing: Facilitate and coordinate authorization testing with functional teams alongside System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Design Authorization Frameworks: Architect tailored authorization frameworks for business users and functions, aligning with organizational needs.
- Conduct Audits and Monitor Effectiveness: Perform regular audits of authorization frameworks and processes to ensure compliance and generate reports to highlight issues and areas for improvement.
REQUIREMENTS
- Technical University Degree (Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or similar).
- Strong experience working across Business Processes and Authorizations, acting as the bridge between both domains.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an IT Solutions Architect focused on Business Process Authorizations.
- Proven leadership experience within agile organizations.
- Solid project delivery experience with a successful track record.
- Experience working in digital organizations and digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong expertise in translating business processes into authorization concepts within downstream systems, ensuring functional roles are well defined and aligned with business requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of IT infrastructure, system integration, and consulting methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
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.
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
- 25 holidays per year
- Another 5 days (readjustments 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, sustainable actions, 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.
At BASF, we are committed to upholding and ensuring compliance with company standards related to quality, environment, health, safety, and energy, in line with our global guidelines.
We actively promote a culture of prevention and continuous improvement, encouraging collaboration in initiatives related to quality, environmental protection, health, safety, and energy performance.
We foster responsible energy use, promoting efficiency in daily operations and supporting the identification of improvement projects and energy-saving opportunities.
Contact
Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to Felipe Bianco (felipe.bianco@partners.basf.com)
Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.
By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.
United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.