As a Solutions Architect, you will act as the central authority for authorization policies and governance. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working, and relocation assistance to Madrid.
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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
“Grado universitario en Informática, Ingeniería de Software o una cualificación comparable adquirida mediante experiencia práctica.” — 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
- You help deliver high-quality web applications that improve BASF Coatings services for internal and external users.
- You work in an agile, cross-functional DevOps team and support the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, with a strong focus on quality assurance and test automation.
- You help define risk-based testing strategies and design automated test solutions to ensure applications meet both functional and non-functional quality goals.
- You develop a solid understanding of business processes, user journeys, and application workflows to create meaningful, risk-based test coverage.
- You collaborate closely with software developers to validate new features, identify defects early, and improve overall testability.
- You design, develop, and maintain automated tests for functional, regression, and integration scenarios, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines to support reliable quality checks across multiple applications.
- You use modern QA tools and frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Postman, or SOAP UI to test web applications and APIs.
- You align closely with product owners, designers, and developers on acceptance criteria, test coverage, and shared quality expectations.
- You contribute to a reliable automated QA process by reviewing test results, supporting quality gates, and helping development teams identify and resolve issues early, in close collaboration with an international QA team.
- You document testing approaches, test cases, and quality results in a structured way to support transparency, maintainability, and continuous improvement.
Location
Madrid (hybrid)
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
- More than 3 years of professional experience in software quality assurance, software testing, or quality engineering in an IT environment.
- A university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent qualifications gained through practical experience.
- Experience in creating and maintaining test plans, test cases, test reports, and structured testing documentation.
- Experience in identifying, documenting, and validating defects, as well as testing web applications and APIs; experience with cloud environments is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with at least one test automation framework such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Cucumber/Gherkin.
- Hands-on experience with common QA tools for API testing and functional testing, such as Postman or SOAP UI.
- Hands-on experience with at least one programming language used for test automation, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
- Familiarity with service-oriented or microservices-based architectures.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or an interest in working with automated quality checks within delivery pipelines.
- Experience working on multiple applications or projects and the ability to balance testing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- A structured, collaborative, and analytical way of working, with strong problem-solving skills and self-organization.
- Strong communication skills in Spanish and English, both written and spoken, to collaborate effectively across different locations and time zones.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban and experience working in agile development teams.
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!
If you have any further questions about this process, please contact: Vanessa (vanessa.morales-soto@basf.com*)
*Please note that we will not be able to accept your resume via this email address.
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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
As one of the world's leading companies in the sector, we develop and manufacture coatings for the automotive and industrial sectors. Our team's success is based on innovative solutions and close collaboration with our customers.
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