Senior DevOps Engineer

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.

Summary:
In the product team Legal, Tax & Compliance you consult our Internal Business Partners as well as operating divisions or service units in technical questions of legal, tax and compliance topics. 

The DevOps Engineer understands functional solution designs and translates them into technical designs and realization. You are responsible for the design and development of functional or technical applications or the enhancements to existing applications. You have deep knowledge in SAP PaPM, in the implementation and development of new software and in database technology. You are expert in different programming languages (e.g. ABAP, SQL, JAVAScript) and ideally you have also good knowledge in the role as Agility Master/SCRUM Master.

Responsibilities and Key Activities:

• Management of complex development environments using both internal and external resources
• Knowledge in the relations of different tax and finance business processes related to SAP R/3 and S/4
• Technical and functional design and implementation of application enhancements and new applications for SAP PaPM
• Development of those application by using state-of-the-art design and programming methods and ensuring compliance with all relevant BASF guidelines for development
• Ensures runnable, supportable, and stable solutions from a technical point of view together with operations
• Contributes to planning and provides cost estimations for complex projects
• Supports creation of (functional) Solution Design Documents
• Supports testing and error correction activities
• Contributes to act according to the agile values and principles 
• Self-organized working within our product-oriented working approach
• Experience in agile methodologies e.g. SCRUM, KANBAN etc.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required with preference in Information Technology 
• At least three years of professional experience in a Technical or Business Consultant role, as software designer, developer, or consultant

Technical & Professional Knowledge (mandatory):

• Experience in development and/or modelling in SAP PaPM
• Experience in working with Eclipse
• Experience in leading a workstream in a project as a lead consultant
• Strong knowledge in database design and development
• Knowledge of SAP E2E process of VAT related activities
• General knowledge about taxation (also in SAP - common tables, fields, transactions, etc.)
• Good innovative orientation 
• Open to learn new technologies and collect new skills

Technical & Professional Knowledge (additional plus/nice to have skills):

• Experience with SAP Fiori (or similar Application)
• Object oriented programming skills
• Experience with BOPF (Business Object Processing Framework)
• Experience with data replication (e.g. SDI, SLT)
• Good knowledge about EDI, IDoc and ABAP-Proxy communication
• Knowledge in UI5, Fiori, ABAP OO or JAVA

Employee Benefits & Perks:

• Hybrid Workplace
• Flexible Working Hour
• Long Service Recognition
• Retirement Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Professional Membership
• German Multinational Company

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