Lead Java Software Engineer

What's the role?HERE is searching for a Lead Software Engineer for our Foundation Engineering team. Foundation Engineering enables the creation of mapping products that are highly available, performant, and near real-time. The Lead Software Engineer will be a contributor on the team to deliver digital maps to major automakers, for e.g. BMWs, VWs, Audi, Daimler. You will work on a technology to collect and process road information from many sources, terabytes of data, including car sensors from millions of cars on the road. Our services convert this input into a digital map which is delivered back to the cars and used for navigation, driver assistance and even autonomous driving. Developers building new services will rapidly launch their differentiated prototypes leveraging templates that enforce security, availability, and efficiency best-practices with a minimal collection of service-specific libraries. What You’ll Get:Challenging problems to solveOpportunities to learn cool new thingsWork that makes a difference in the worldFreedom to decide how to perform your workVariety in the types of projectsFeedback so you will know how well you are doingCollaborative, Supportive Colleagues Responsibilities: As a Lead Software Engineer in the Foundation Engineering you will take ownership of solutions while working within an agile, self-directed team. Your responsibilities will cover developing, extending, and maintaining tool and services that process data for HERE’s global databases. Your TasksImplement tools to enhance both automated and semi-automated map data processing, involving backend/service-based software stacks, but also dashboard components for data tracking and analysisOwn and drive technical excellence and in-depth solutions in an innovative and fast-paced environmentApply and extended CI/CD tools and execute end-2-end ownership of your developed software stack, including DevOps and testing aspectsWork closely with engineers on the team to de/-refine APIs and system integrationsWork with other engineering teams and internal customers to identify new opportunities, address critical needs, and solve complex problems using your backend development expertiseBecome an expert at leveraging internal platform resources and APIsDrive initiatives that contribute in development of software that is efficient, re-usable and reliable (e.g. agile, coding, verification)Be part of an agile team, share knowledge, carry out code reviewsWho are you?Bachelor or master’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent7+ years of software development experience,Excellent applied skills in Java and/or Scala programming, in combination with backend architectures, messaging technologies and related frameworksCloud Experience (AWS/Azure/IBM/Oracle)Strong and applied DBMS & SQL skills, with a strong preference on PostgreSQL / PostGISStrong and applied AWS skills (EC2, S3, RDS,), as well as experience with virtualization tools like DockerStrong experience CI/CD tools, with a preference on JenkinsGood 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 scriptingAble to translate business and architectural features into quality, consistent software design Experience mentoring more junior engineersAbility to lead software development life-cycle end-to-end with minimal supervisionSolid 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 codeSelf-motivated, well-organized, details-oriented and a strong team player with an agile mindsetExperience in REST based web service technologies, JSON and XML, SOA and micro services architectures (nice to have)What we offer:Challenging problems to solveOpportunities to learn cool new thingsWork that makes a difference in the worldFreedom to decide how to perform your workVariety in the types of projectsFeedback so you will know how well you are doingCollaborative, Supportive ColleaguesA great work-life balanceHybrid or remote model of workCompetitive salary plus bonusThis role is eligible for Creative Tax Incentive scheme in Poland” or KUP (Autorskie Koszty Uzyskania Przychodu) Life at HERE in Poland comes with a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and performance. This includes a base salary, a Short-Term Incentive (STI) bonus (percentage based on role), a creative tax advantage for eligible positions, private medical care (including dental), life insurance, a meal allowance, vision reimbursement, a remote work allowance (if applicable), access to MyBenefit and Multisport programs, and various wellbeing initiatives. Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave are provided in accordance with the Polish Labor Code. 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.