Solution Architect

at  BASF AsiaPacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd

SUMMARY:

Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey. The Smart Maintenance Suite (SMS)’s vision is to enable plant maintenance excellence globally in BASF. The product aims to improve overall work productivity of plant maintenance workers through a simplified user interface. The solution architect role will meaningfully contribute towards shaping the architecture of a global digital platform and closely collaborate with a diverse team across the globe for a product that is unique and first of its kind in the industry.

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Computer Science, informatics, business informatics or in a comparable field
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a solution architect
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role

TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE (MANDATORY):

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with in-depth knowledge of Azure services.
• Expertise in designing and implementing microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in front-end development using Angular and Ionic frameworks.
• Strong understanding of server-side development with NestJS.
• Hands-on experience in cloud-based solutions deployment and management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and drive technical initiatives.
• Experience in Agile ways of working
• Comfortable working in a multinational / culturally diverse environment

TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE (ADDITIONAL PLUS/NICE TO HAVE SKILLS):

• Familiar with SAP / ERP systems
• Has DevOps knowledge for example tools like Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelining, Docker, Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge in delivering B2B digital solutions

• Designing scalable and secure solutions leveraging Azure cloud services.
• Architecting and implementing microservices-based applications for improved efficiency and flexibility.
• Collaborating with development teams to integrate Angular and Ionic front-end frameworks.
• Utilizing NestJS for building efficient and maintainable server-side applications.
• Conducting code reviews, providing technical guidance, and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Identifying technical requirements, evaluating existing systems, and proposing strategic solutions.
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and present technical solutions.
• Guide and support a team of developers and be a mentor to them.
• Advise and set up DevOps tools as and when business needs require in order to deliver a holistic and stable platform architecture.