We are currently seeking a talented Solutions Architect to join our team at BASF's Agricultural Solutions department Digital Factory.
 

 

Responsibility

 

Leading and orchestrating the IT solution process in the various phases of solution design development to ensure smooth execution and compliance with current security and compliance requirements.Working closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into the solution designCreating clear and comprehensive documentation of solution designs, including architecture diagrams and integration descriptions, and presenting them to the Architecture Board.Selecting appropriate technology stacks and platforms based on governance policies of Enterprise Architecture to maintain consistency in the system landscape of the Agricultural Solutions departmentRegularly validating governance policies against requirements and collaborating with AP Enterprise Architecture if adjustments are necessaryContinuously reviewing existing solution designs to identify risks and vulnerabilities and providing suggestions for mitigationProviding mentorship and guidance to product teams and IT Delivery Leads throughout the entire product lifecycle to implement solutions within product timelines and budgets.Staying updated on changes in governance policies, as well as new technology offerings in the market and their relevance to our environment.

 

Requirements

 

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology or business-technology related disciplineMin. 6 years of professional experience in IT and / or IT ConsultingStrong understanding of IT solutions design principles, methodologies, and best practices.Ability to conduct requirement analyses by gathering, analyzing, and translating business needs into technical solution designs.Strong interest and proficiency in modular enterprise and data architecture design across multiple platforms, as well as system integration (including APIs, databases, and third-party systems), and risk management with the ability to adapt to them.Self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and drive the solution process forward with minimal supervision.