Senior Software Developer

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. 

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.  

At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future! 

Senior Software Developer (104856) 

Working Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)

Location: Mississauga, ON 

Where the Chemistry Happens…

We as Global Digital Services enable BASF’s digitalization and adoption of artificial intelligence. In agile teams, we develop innovative solutions for BASF and its customers, create exciting new customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes. We provide IT that works and offer knowhow and access to latest technologies.
 

Are you passionate about developing cutting-edge ML-centric software solutions? At BASF, you will collaborate with top-tier Data Scientists and ML Engineers, ensuring our AI models perform at their best in production systems. In return, we offer a stimulating work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a groundbreaking team driving innovation.

Formula for Success: You Will…

• Implement and maintain ML-centric software solutions: Develop, test, and deploy machine learning software applications that enhance our operational efficiency and innovation.
• Support our Internal Business Partners (IBPs) and make an impact by working on high visibility projects.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and ML Engineers: Work closely with experts to seamlessly integrate AI models into production systems, ensuring robust performance and accuracy.
• Optimize software performance: Ensure our applications are scalable, reliable, and performant to meet the dynamic needs of our business.
• Contribute to the team’s development and innovation by researching and investigating new technologies, frameworks, libraries, etc.

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

• Education - Masters, PhD, Degree or Diploma with relevant experience.
• Programming Proficiency: Strong skills in Python and Java or .NET are essential. Experience with Rust is a plus.
• MLOps: Experience with frameworks like MLFlow, Ray Serve, or TorchServe, ensuring the efficient deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of machine learning models.
• Development of REST API’s using OpenAPI in Java or Python.
• Strong software designing skills – methods, analysis, prototype design, UI/UX, documentation, etc.
• Database Knowledge: Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases. Experience with VectorDBs is a plus.
• MACH Architectures: Proven experience in developing and maintaining APIs, microservices and message broker infrastructures.
• Knowledge of CI/CD DevOps framework and version control systems (for example GIT).
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with agile software development practices and tools such as Scrum, Kanban, and Jira to manage and streamline the development process.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. 

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.  We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role. 

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”. 

Privacy Statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request personal or financial information of any kind via either text message or direct message on any social media platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never offer a candidate a position and request a cheque for equipment or any other type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.