Lead Developer STIBO Step (m/f/d)

dark_blue_EMEA; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading chemical company in Madrid is seeking a Stibo STEP Developer to ensure reliable and scalable MDM systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Stibo STEP technical development, JavaScript, and agile environments. This role offers flexible working options, training opportunities, and a collaborative international team atmosphere.

Servicios

Flexible work schedule

Home-office options

23 holidays per year

International team projects

Formación

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in Stibo STEP technical development.
• Proven track record of leading multiple end-to-end STEP implementations.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements.
• Design, develop, and customize STEP modules.
• Provide technical leadership to the development team.

Conocimientos

Stibo STEP technical development

JavaScript

Agile project environments

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Educación

Stibo Systems certification

Herramientas

Azure DevOps

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT US

At BASF Digital Hub Madrid 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.

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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. We value diversity and believe that varied perspectives enhance our team's effectiveness. Our hiring practices are designed to ensure equal opportunity for all candidates.

JOIN THE TEAM

Master Data is the backbone of any digital enterprise — getting it right is essential to enable automation, enhance decision-making, and deliver seamless customer experiences. As we continue to industrialize our data landscape, we are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference by ensuring that our MDM systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with our global data strategy. Join us in building a connected data enterprise where high-quality master data powers innovation, compliance, and business growth across the agricultural value chain.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable technical specifications in the Stibo STEP platform.
• Design, develop, and customize STEP modules, including workflows, business rules (JavaScript), WebUI, attributes, and reporting functionalities.
• Lead full lifecycle implementation of STEP solutions, ensuring performance optimization, maintainability, and compliance with PIM / MDM best practices.
• Provide technical leadership to the development team, including mentoring, establishing coding standards, and conducting code reviews.
• Drive resolution of complex technical issues within the STEP environment, ensuring stability and system uptime.
• Manage development and deployment pipelines through Azure DevOps, including version control, CI / CD, and documentation maintenance.
• Coordinate with product owners, solution architects, and other stakeholders to align technical delivery with business priorities.
• Engage in STEP / PIM / MDM community activities, stay updated on industry trends, and promote continuous innovation and knowledge sharing.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in Stibo STEP technical development and platform configuration.
• Proven track record of leading multiple end-to-end STEP (PIM / MDM) implementations, with deep knowledge of STEP data models, architecture, and layered environments (core / shared / custom namespaces).
• Strong expertise in STEP-specific features such as workflows, variant creation, WebUI customization, monitoring, and reporting
• Solid understanding of Product and Customer MDM, PIM principles, and related integration landscapes (e.g., PLM or PDS).
• Proficient in JavaScript for business rule development and comfortable working in complex, highly customized STEP environments.
• Experienced in agile project environments and tools like Azure DevOps for backlog management, pipeline configuration, and documentation
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor team members and align diverse stakeholders.
• Stibo Systems certification is required or highly preferred
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

BENEFITS

• Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
• Adequate compensation according to your qualifications and experience
• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
• Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
• Learning and development opportunities
• 23 holidays per year
• Another 5 days (readjustments days) and 2 days (cultural days)
• A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
• Being part of an international team and work in global projects
• Relocation assistance to Madrid provided

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.

Contact

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to Elena Perez Tornos ([e-mail])