Intern, Database Engineering

Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.
 

As one of the world’s largest chemical companies, BASF is on a mission to create chemistry with a sustainable future. The Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur, alongside four other Digital Hubs across the globe are part of the technology powerhouse driving our vision. Join our organization and make an impact in an inclusive and diverse work environment. We value individual differences and provide opportunities for you to contribute your unique perspective towards our collective goals.

Responsibilities:

• You will be part of the global team that develops and manages the state-of-the-art, in-house developed application used in BASF plants around the world
• You will assist the Data Engineering and Application Operations Engineering teams
• You will gain hands-on experience in SQL/database development and ETL tasks
• You will help monitor and document relevant initiatives and processes

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or a related field
• Able to commit to a full-time internship for a duration of 5 to 6 months
• Possess a growth mindset with a strong curiosity to learn and improve
• Fundamental understanding of SQL programming and ETL processes
• Enthusiastic about exploring data engineering topics
• Basic knowledge of SQL (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, JOINs)
• Passion for problem-solving and developing creative solutions
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Experience in software development, particularly in web and mobile applications
• Solid understanding of the development lifecycle and agile methodologies
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL databases in an added advantage
• Skilled in data analysis and writing SQL queries to retrieve, manipulate, and update data within databases

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.2 billion in 2024.

BASF is committed to empowering its employees to pursue their interests and explore emerging technologies. By investing in top-quality tools and promoting cross-functional collaboration, we encourage our team members to drive positive change within our organization. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.

Further Information at https://go.basf.net/careers_digitalhubkl