Technical Lead Applications Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're embarking on an exciting journey as we initiate the development of our Digital & Data Hub in the heart of Krakow. Our mission is to undertake projects spanning various industries, including Consumer and Manufacturing, Defence and Security, Energy and Utilities, Financial Services, Government and Public Services, Health and Life Sciences, and Transport.

Jacobs has acquired StreetLight Data, a mobility analytics solution provider - marking the company's second strategic acquisition in recent months and building on its strong foundation of existing technology and data capabilities.

We are looking for a highly skilled
Technical Lead Applications Engineer
to join our growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role, primarily focused on back-end development of our SaaS web applications, with occasional involvement in front-end tasks. Beyond coding, you will set the technical direction for the team, make key architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate cross-team efforts to ensure high quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain customer-facing features, including both frontend and backend components, in the StreetLight SaaS web applications (InSight Planning and Insight Operations) and their analytics data pipeline
• Provide technical leadership and drive architectural decisions to ensure code quality, performance, and scalability
• Strong backend development experience including proficiency with relational databases
• Author and review technical designs, conduct thorough code reviews to uphold engineering excellence
• Deliver product releases and fixes to production as needed
• Interface among our San Francisco, Vancouver, Bangalore, and Eastern European teams, and mentor more junior engineers
• Write automated unit tests and participate in peer design and code reviews
• Collaborate as needed with the other developers and QA engineers on the team, as well as with Product Management
• Productize analytics models from the Data Science and Data Engineering team
• Tune StreetLight InSight Planning and Streetlight Insight Operations for performance, scalability, and reliable operation to serve our growing customer base
• Assist Support and Operations in resolving production issues when needed, and improve the product to avoid them in the future

Here's what you'll need

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or an Engineering discipline from a top university
• 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer at a software product company, preferable in an enterprise market
• 5+ years of experience developing web-based SaaS applications
• Competence and experience in both frontend and backend web development
• Strong problem solving and solution design skills
• Proficiency in Python (Java, C++ or Ruby experience can substitute for Python in a candidate who is open to learning new technologies)
• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases
• Competence and experience in handling data pipelines including experience with data streaming technologies and batch processes
• Experience working in cloud-deployed platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud
• Product and customer orientation
• Good communication skills - both written and verbal
• Quick learner, and a strong team player

We offer

• Rewarding employment Full-time employment with a salary that matches your qualifications
• Hybrid work model Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, with just several office days per month
• Comprehensive benefits Including Lux Med medical care, psychological support, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, Multisport card co-financing, and a car/bike park sharing system
• Co-financed holidays Enjoy "Wczasy pod Gruszą" for a well-deserved break
• Global projects Engage in exciting international projects
• Inclusive networks Join our diverse employee networks like Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp, Collectively, and more
• Continuous learning Participate in our Graduate Development Program, Learners' Community, and self-learning platforms
• Language courses Enhance your skills with courses in English, German, and Polish

We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. Find out more about life at Jacobs. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team

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