Senior Data Engineer

Who we are:

We are BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, with over 150 years of experience. In Montevideo, we are a Hub made up of more than 1,000 employees who provide services for all BASF companies in the Americas. We offer professional solutions in finance, purchasing, reporting, logistics, technology, human resources, projects, communication, legal matters, environment, safety, health, and quality.

Main Objective:

Ensure the leverage of data effectively for analytics, reporting, and decision-making by building and maintaining a robust data infrastructure for enterprise-grade IT solutions of BASF Agricultural.

Main Tasks:

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into data storage systems such as data warehouses or data lakes.
• Integrate data from different databases, applications, and external sources, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.
• Create and maintain data models, schemas, and structures that facilitate efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Transform and clean raw data to prepare it for analysis, including handling missing values, data normalization, and aggregation.
• Implement data quality checks, validation processes, and error handling to maintain high data quality standards.
• Administer and optimize databases, including performance tuning, indexing, and ensuring data security.
• Automate ETL processes and routine tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Continuously monitor data pipelines and infrastructure for performance issues, errors, and data anomalies. Troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly.
• Stay updated with the latest data engineering tools and technologies and evaluate their suitability for the organization's needs.

Requirements:

• Education: Graduates or advanced students of Software Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Telematics Engineering, Information Technology Analyst (or related careers).
• Working Experience: 

• 3-5 years of experience in IT Consulting or related fields.

• Language skills: Advanced language skill in English.

• Technical skills: 

• Advanced skills in Java, Scala, Python, SQL.
• Advanced skills in design and implementation of ETL / ELT Data Pipelines.
• Intermediate skills in Warehouse and Data Lake architecture concept.
• Nice to have: Advanced skills in Power BI and Databricks, as well as Alteryx, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, SQL Server, among others. 

• Soft skills: 

• Advanced skills in project management.
• Advanced skills in effective communication.
• Advanced skills in stakeholder alignment.

What we offer:

Living our Hub Montevideo means being part of a culture where the focus is on people and their professional and personal development. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style set us apart.

When you join our team, we offer you:

• A hybrid and flexible working model
• A professional development program tailored to your interests and needs
• Private health insurance for you and your family from your first day in the company and life insurance
• Flexible leave days in addition to your statutory leave
• The possibility of remote work from abroad for up to 6 weeks a year
• A free day on your birthday
• Wellness benefits, such as nutrition services and in-company massages.

BASF considers Law N° 19.691 and Decree N° 73/019 in all its hiring processes. Every qualified candidate who meets the requirements established in the job description will be considered in this hiring process with no distinction.

Moreover, BASF is an equal-opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, civil and social status, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity or expressions, or any other candidate or employee´s characteristic or group that is not related to their aptitude and suitability for the position. Our management is committed to following this policy concerning hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.