Software Developer | Softwareentwickler (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role involves joining the Digitalization & IT unit within Global Engineering Services at BASF, focusing on advancing digital transformation by developing specialized engineering software. The core responsibility is the development of CAPE software used for designing complex process engineering equipment, such as distillation columns and heat exchangers. Day-to-day tasks include translating intricate thermodynamic and fluid mechanical relationships into robust mathematical models and implementing these models into high-performance software. The developer will collaborate closely with research and development users, providing consultation on sustainable software design. A key aspect of the position is working within a team to define software architecture, selecting appropriate technologies, with a strong future emphasis on modern web technologies, including JavaScript frameworks and REST APIs. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, coupled with practical experience in technical software projects and proficiency in languages like C, Fortran, and object-oriented programming.