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Java Backend Developer

Hybrid in Marchamalo·Added 1 month ago

Still open when we checked on 5 Oct

BASF

43 open roles

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

    “Titulación universitaria en informática, ingeniería de software o titulación similar.” — per the ad.

Benefits

  • Life insurance

    Per the ad.

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

  • Meal vouchers

    A restaurant card or tickets, per the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

This job was automatically translated to English.

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 salary offer with a base salary plus a variable for good performance.
  • Hybrid work model and adapt your schedules, according to your circumstances.
  • Connect outside the office and practice sports with colleagues through Company Groups.
  • Flexible compensation that you can voluntarily allocate to transportation services, training, daycare, etc.
  • Pension plans, life and accident insurance, personal loans, and participate in the company's stock program.
  • Economic aid for schooling and other measures for families.

The role

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services that support and improve internal and external applications.
  • Work in an agile and self-organized team, collaborating effectively with your colleagues.
  • Develop new backend functionalities using Java and Spring Boot, following modern backend engineering principles and best practices.
  • Maintain and improve existing backend services, ensuring long-term performance, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Design, implement, and evolve RESTful APIs and service interfaces.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code according to the team's standards.
  • Contribute to planning, refinement, reviews, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers.
  • Implement and maintain unit and integration tests.
  • Participate in operations with a DevOps mindset.
  • (Desirable) Interest in frontend such as Angular.

Location

Madrid (hybrid)

WHAT YOU OFFER

  • University degree in computer science, software engineering, or similar.
  • Around 3-5 years of professional experience with Java (≥ 21), and building applications and backend in a production environment.
  • Experience with Spring Boot (3.x) and Spring modules.
  • Knowledge of JPA 2 / Hibernate.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Knowledge of SQL databases, ideally PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with testing (JUnit or others).
  • Familiarity with microservices and cloud.
  • Experience with Docker; Kubernetes is a plus.
  • Use of IntelliJ IDEA.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies.
  • Good communication skills in English and Spanish.

Hiring process

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

Diversity is our greatest strength!

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

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 are a person who inspires others, takes responsibility for your impact, and constantly seeks to improve in what you do, you will fit in perfectly with us.

Until July 1, our company was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job offers and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and, therefore, are presented entirely under the BASF corporate image.

Please do not be confused by this: all vacancies correspond to positions at Surventis and your application will be sent directly to us. At Surventis, we go beyond the surface in everything we do. We put customers at the center, anticipate needs, and develop solutions that generate real value and lasting relationships.

We inspire each other to go further, take responsibility for our work, and strive continuously to expand the limits of what is possible. If you bring your best version, question the obvious answers, and want to grow with a team that truly believes in it, this is your place.

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