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Senior Platform Engineer

Hybrid in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 26 Oct)

BASF

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Relocation: A relocation package
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years

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Skills

Nice to have

Kubernetes

Requirements

What we're looking for

Several years of professional experience in DevOps, platform engineering, software engineering or a related IT discipline.
Knowledge in Linux and how to run, build and manage containers
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes in development, deployment or operations; experience with Rancher is an advantage.
Solid hands-on experience with cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure, and the ability to confidently navigate cloud services, architectures and operational processes.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, Infrastructure as Code and GitOps practices.
Practical experience with containerized application delivery and a good understanding of how application teams build, deploy and operate workloads.
An understanding of networking, identity and access management, security and observability in cloud-native environments.
Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues, analyzing incidents and contributing to root cause analysis.
The ability to translate application and business requirements into pragmatic platform and self-service solutions.
A collaborative mindset and confidence working with DevOps teams, infrastructure specialists and other stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
A strong interest in deepening your expertise in infrastructure, platform engineering and hybrid, cloud-agnostic container platforms.
A structured, proactive and service-oriented way of working.
Very good communication skills in English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
Learning and development opportunities
23 holiday days per year
5 additional days (readjustment)
2 cultural days
A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
Being part of an international team and work in global projects
Relocation assistance to Madrid provided

The role

What you'll do

Design, operate and continuously improve BASF's global container platform based on Rancher and Kubernetes and help shape its evolution by contributing your DevOps perspective to platform design decisions.
Drive automation, standardization, and self-service capabilities across the platform.
Provision, operate and optimize Kubernetes clusters across on-premises environments and public clouds, including Azure, 21Vianet and Alibaba Cloud.
Consult and support DevOps and application teams in finding a suitable container solution and in deploying, operating and scaling containerized workloads.
Proactively identify weaknesses and improvement opportunities in infrastructure, platform architecture, performance and security.
Analyze and resolve complex incidents, contribute to root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective measures.
Improve monitoring, logging and observability to increase platform reliability and transparency.
Following the agile principles to transparently self-manage your tasks within the team.
Coordinate dependencies across teams and ensure the seamless integration and operation of platform services.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews2–3 months in all

Online application
CV screening
Phone interview
With a Talent Acquisition Team Europe · Phone call
Phone interview as part of the expert preselection.
Interview day
With the hiring department and possible team
Personal interview to get to know you better; you also meet your possible team.
Job offer

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

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

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.

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Additional information

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, sustainable actions, connected thinking and on you, become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.At BASF, we are committed to upholding and ensuring compliance with company standards related to quality, environment, health, safety, and energy, in line with our global guidelines.We actively promote a culture of prevention and continuous improvement, encouraging collaboration in initiatives related to quality, environmental protection, health, safety, and energy performance.We foster responsible energy use, promoting efficiency in daily operations and supporting the identification of improvement projects and energy-saving opportunities

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