Working student Backend Engineer - Python & FastAPI (m/f/d) - Remote GER

WELCOME TO BASF

The Global Procurement division is responsible for BASF's purchasing activities worldwide. We negotiate contracts that provide BASF with tangible added value. Our focus is on the procurement of raw materials, technical goods and services as well as logistics solutions. Our comprehensive market know-how and deep understanding of value-adding chains make us a valuable partner for the operating divisions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We are the AI & Analytics Group within the "Center of Excellence", an enthusiastic interdisciplinary group of engineers, game theorists, data scientists and software engineers. With entrepreneurial spirit, we drive the global digital transformation of procurement. We are on the mission to make the lives of our colleagues easier through technological innovations. Our software facilitates strategic decision making backed by innovative algorithmic solutions. You have the opportunity to support our team in the field of backend engineering for 6 months starting October 1st, 2025.

• Whether you have experience with FastAPI, Flask, Django or any other framework, we know you are capable of switching to the development tools and operational platform currently in use and you can also define the next one.
• You listen and understand the problem well, ask the right questions, make proposals and think about tests.
• Once the plan is sufficiently clear to start, you can implement it with confidence, achieving both high velocity and quality through testing.
• Your way of working involves never forgetting to inspect and adapt, while also challenging what is currently in place or has just been created.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• currently enrolled in a university program related to Software Engineering, Software Development, Computer Science or a similar field
• experience and passion for Python and modern backend frameworks, especially FastAPI and their core principles, including asynchronous programming, dependency injection, and data validation with Pydantic (experience with SQLAlchemy, Alembic, or Celery is a plus)
• ability to design and implement clean, maintainable, and scalable backend architectures, following layered or service-oriented principles, and applying best practices in code organization, dependency management, and testability
• good understanding of REST API design and the implementation of APIs in FastAPI, experience with databases such as PostgreSQL is a plus
• fluent communication skills in English, German is a plus
• Please include an up-to-date CV and Transcript of Records with your application, references we can contact will be very much appreciated.
• Members from states outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland are requested to send their residence/work permit, including the relevant supplementary sheet as well as the completed questionnaire.

WHAT WE OFFER

• You will get involved in challenging fields of activity and have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in an interdisciplinary environment
• Depending on the location of the respective group company you will get to know BASF and participate in various workshops and guided tours
• In this way you will make numerous interesting experiences and get a deep insight into the world´s leading chemical company
• You may have the opportunity to extend your working student contract, pursue a thesis, or transition into a full-time position, contingent upon mutual interest

HOW TO REACH US

• Katarina Borisov (Talent Acquisition), Tel.:+49 30 2005-59269 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are welcome to book an online appointment.
• If you have any technical questions, please contact: Alexander Jungwirth, alexander.jungwirth@basf.com
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF Jobmarkt GmbH is a group company of BASF in Ludwigshafen am Rhein and consists of the business areas temporary work and training network. You will be deployed in a unit of BASF SE during your assignment.
BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at: on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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