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Java Backend Developer

Hybrid in Marchamalo·Added 1 month ago

BASF

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
BASF doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Marchamalo for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable practical experience.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Continuous training and professional development with our internal vacancies.
Safe environment where we promote your health.
Restaurant ticket.
Competitive economic offer with a base salary plus a variable for good performance.
Hybrid model of work and adapt your schedule according to your circumstances.
Connect outside the office and practice sports with colleagues through company groups.
Flexible remuneration that you can voluntarily allocate to transportation services, training, childcare, etc.
Pension plans, life and accident insurance, personal loans and participation in company stock programs.
Financial aid for schooling and other measures for families.

Requirements

Nice to have

(Nice to have) Show interest in frontend technologies such as Angular and full‑stack development, with opportunities to collaborate across the stack if desired.

The role

What you'll do

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend services that support and enhance our internal and external applications.
Work in an agile, self‑organized team and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Develop new backend functionality using Java and Spring Boot, following modern backend engineering principles and best practices.
Maintain and improve existing backend services, ensuring performance, reliability, and long‑term maintainability.
Design, implement, and evolve RESTful APIs and service interfaces to enable seamless integration with frontend applications and other systems.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in line with team coding standards and industry best practices.
Contribute actively to planning, refinement, reviews, operations, and continuous improvement activities within the team.
Collaborate closely with frontend developers to ensure smooth data flows, clear API contracts, and consistent end‑to‑end behavior.
Implement and maintain unit, integration, and component tests to ensure high quality, stability, and regression prevention.
Share responsibility for operations and maintenance as part of the team's DevOps mindset, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization.

Ubicación

Madrid

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable practical experience.
Around 3-5 years of professional experience with Java (≥ 21) and building backend applications in production environments
Strong hands‑on experience with Spring Boot (3.x) and core Spring modules such as Spring Data, Spring Integration, Spring Batch, and Spring Security
Solid understanding of persistence technologies, including JPA 2 / Hibernate, and designing robust data access layers.
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining RESTful APIs for microservice‑based systems.
Good knowledge of SQL databases, ideally PostgreSQL, including data modeling and query optimization.
Experience writing unit and integration tests (e.g., JUnit or similar frameworks) to ensure code quality and stability.
Familiarity with microservice and cloud architectures, including service communication and API‑based integration.
Experience working with containerization technologies such as Docker; exposure to Kubernetes is a plus.
Proficiency with JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA or comparable Java IDEs.
Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and working in agile development teams.
Strong communication skills in Spanish and English, both verbal and written.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews2–3 months in all

Búsqueda de empleo y solicitud online
Criba curricular y preselección
Entrevista telefónica
With a Talent Acquisition Team Europe · Phone call
Phone interview as part of the expert preselection.
Jornada de entrevista
With the hiring department and possible team
Personal interview to get to know you better; you also meet your possible team.
Oferta de trabajo

No assessment centres or admission tests, except for vocational internships in Germany.
BASF recommends applying to at most three offers online.

Hiring process

Send your CV in English through the job offer so we can get to know each other. If your profile matches, we will call you from the Spanish Talent Acquisition team in Germany (prefix +49) and support you throughout the process. With each step, you will be closer to meeting your future team!

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

About BASF

BASF is the world's largest chemical company, operating across segments including Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF employs over 110,000 people worldwide and serves customers in nearly every industry, from automotive and construction to pharmaceuticals and agriculture. The company is known for its integrated production sites, innovative R&D, and commitment to sustainability, aiming to balance economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

In Spain, BASF operates through its subsidiary BASF Española, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, and a production site in Tarragona. The Spanish operations focus on chemicals, coatings, and agricultural solutions, and the company has a significant digital and IT hub in Barcelona, where many of the current open roles are based. BASF offers an international, collaborative work environment with opportunities for cross-border mobility, and it actively hires professionals from around the world, particularly in areas like cybersecurity, SAP, and digitalization. For international candidates, BASF provides a structured onboarding process, competitive compensation, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance and professional development.

Industry: Chemicals
Founded: 1865
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Ludwigshafen, Germany
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Tarragona
Website: basf.com

Good to know if you are moving

BASF has a significant digital hub in Barcelona, where many IT and cybersecurity roles are based, offering a vibrant international work environment.
The company provides relocation support for international hires, including visa assistance and help with finding accommodation.
BASF is a global leader with a strong brand, offering excellent career development opportunities across different countries and functions.
Spain operations include a major production site in Tarragona, one of the largest chemical complexes in Europe, providing opportunities in engineering and operations.
BASF emphasizes work-life balance with flexible working models, including remote work options for many roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.

Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding.

Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.

At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships.

We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.

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