Senior Software Engineer (Scala/Java)

What's the role?

Are you an experienced backend engineer who enjoys building data processing tools? Do you like working on solutions that improve automation and efficiency? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

In the Map Processing Pipelines team, you will develop tools that process map data and support the backend of  https://mapcreator.here.com/. This platform lets users update the HERE map, and our system checks if those changes can be applied automatically or need manual review. We are also working on a solution for private maps, focusing on adding client data and keeping maps up to date. Your main task will be developing new features for the Universal Ref System to improve how we process and manage map data.

Who are you?

Who are you?

Must have:

• Strong applied skills in Java or Scala Java programming, in combination with backend architectures and related frameworks
• Readiness to learn Java / Scala if no experience at this area.
• Strong and applied experience in REST based web service technologies, JSON and XML, SOA and micro services architectures
• Good Experience CI/CD tools, with a preference on GitLab
• Good knowledge of using issue tracking tools (e.g. JIRA), code collaboration tools (e.g. Git/GitLab) and team collaboration tools (e.g. Confluence/Wiki).
• Good knowledge of Linux/Unix – familiar with shell scripting
• Solid knowledge of programming practices, strive to write great code that is reusable, flexible, and reliable.
• Strong quality mindset is considered a must: unit testing, performance testing, writing testable code
• Self-motivated, well-organized, details-oriented and a strong team player with an agile mindset
• Very good communication skills in English both written and spoken

Bonus points if you have:

• Applied SQL skills, with a strong preference on PostgreSQL / PostGIS
• Good and applied AWS skills (ECS, EC2, S3, RDS,...), as well as experience with virtualization like Docker
• Good skills in geo-spatial data (vector and raster) and algorithms
• Familiar with geo-spatial-standards (e.g. Spatial Features Specification, GeoTIFF)
• Python skills
• Kibana/ES

What do we offer?

• Work on the development of high-scale services, managing thousands of data processing pipelines
• Innovative and modern technologies 
• Truly international team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide, working from strong tech hubs located in Europe, US and Asia and multiple smaller locations 
• Flexible working hours & flexible approach for office vs. remote work 
• Medical cover for you and your family 
• Competitive salary plus yearly variable bonus
• This role is eligible for Creative Tax Incentive scheme in Poland” or KUP (Autorskie Koszty Uzyskania Przychodu) 
• B2B contracts possible 

Who are we?

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.

Change is HERE. Apply Now.

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As part of HERE Technologies employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This offer and any related claims are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. This will involve employment, education, and criminal verification if applicable.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.