DevOps Engineer (Data Semantics)

Now hiring! DevOps Engineer (Data Semantics)

Mississauga, ON (Hybrid - 2 days in office)

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer (Data Semantics) to join our Digital Hub team in Mississauga, ON.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF Digital Hub we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.

As part of BASF's Data & AI Powerhouse within the Product Data Semantics team, you will contribute to strengthening and expanding our semantics capabilities. Your work will focus on supporting the operation, migration and enhancement of the BASF semantics platform and service stack.

As a DevOps Engineer (Data Semantics), you create chemistry by...

• Managing and enhancing the BASF semantics platform and service stack.
• Participating in the development and maintenance of various backend APIs.
• Assisting with the integration and migration efforts across different systems such as: observability tools, streaming services, and version control systems.
• Contributing to the implementation of an ontology editing tool.

If you have...

• A bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• A solid understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC: Terraform, Ansible) as well as experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment methodologies using platforms like GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps, AirFlow.
• Strong skills in at least one programming language (Python, Java, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to excel in a team-oriented environment while adapting to a fast-paced and dynamic workplace with a proactive and self-driven attitude.
• Knowledge of semantic web technologies and concepts including ontologies and knowledge graphs (RDF, OWL), graph databases (Virtuoso, Fuseki, Neo4J), and their query languages (SPARQL, Cypher) would be considered very-nice-to-have.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you - the whole you - in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

About us

As the world's leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

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