Senior Software Engineer Backend GIS (m/f/d)

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Job description

JOIN THE TEAM

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We offer digital solutions for a sustainable agriculture by optimizing crop production and support farmers worldwide through monitoring of soil and crop conditions, assisting with disease and pest recognition and recommend tailored treatments based on in-field conditions.

• As Senior Software Engineer Backend Java/GIS you are responsible for the Java-based backend development, GIS architecture and operations inside the globally operating digital farming unit of BASF.
• You ensure efficient and cost-effective handling and processing of large volumes of geospatial data layers, like machinery data, soil and satellite imagery etc.
• In close collaboration with our remote sensing research team you support the implementation of satellite / drone imagery processing.
• Together with the team you own the entire software engineering lifecycle for Digital Farming business needs, from designing architectural components, concepts and interface specifications to implementation, deployment and monitoring.
• You also engage in product governance, including writing epics and user stories and support product managers within our agile development framework.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in computer sciences, natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, GIS or related fields
• extensive experience in Java backend development for production environments
• solid experience with Java GeoTools, PostGIS, GeoServer and ideally in STAC
• strong understanding of geospatial concepts, including coordinate precision, geometry simplification, statistical clustering, filters and geometric operations on both raster and vector data
• familiarity with cloud-native geospatial technologies such as STAC and GeoParquet is an advantage
• excellent communication in English and analytical skills to build as well as maintain good working relationships across the entire organization

BENEFITS

• inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• location-specific preventive services (e.g. medical check-up or flu vaccination) to support your health
• 30 days of vacation as well as the possibility of special leave and sabbatical model
• mobile working in Germany
• flexible working time models (e.g. part-time employment or job sharing)
• free Deutschlandticket and attractive leasing options for your personal job bike
• subsidies for moving costs, parking fees and lunch

ABOUT US

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Lennart Boudgoust (Talent Acquisition) Tel.: -56521

First information about our application process can be found here: .

xarvio Digital Farming Solutions powered by BASF is at the forefront of the digital transformation of agriculture optimizing crop production. xarvio offers digital products, based on a global leading crop model platform, which deliver independent field-zone-specific agronomic advice enabling farmers to produce their crops most efficiently and sustainable. The xarvio products FIELD MANAGER and HEALTHY FIELDS are being used by farmers in multiple countries across the globe. Working at BASF Digital Farming GmbH is equally as innovative as our products: we have a global network and work with agile methodologies in a start-up atmosphere. Join our team! Learn more about xarvio at or visit any of our social media channels.

At BASF, the chemistry is right.

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on 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.

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