Lead Software Engineer ( Java/ Scala/ AWS) - Hybrid / Remote

What's the role?:

The HERE NDS (Navigation Database Standard) Technologies team is looking for a lead Java engineer to grow our map compilation product that creates the most comprehensive high-definition live map in the market, intended to support precise navigation for self-driving cars. 

HERE enables people, enterprises, and cities around the world to harness the power of location and create innovative solutions that make our lives safer and more efficient. We transform information from devices, vehicles, infrastructure, and other sources into real-time location services that play a key role in how we move, live, and interact with one another. To learn more about HERE, including our new generation of cloud-based location platform services, visit http://360.here.com 

Join our fast-growing, highly motivated NDS team. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to dive deep into how we capture the real world, how this is reflected in our reality index, and work with the team on how this data goes straight into cars with our NDS deliveries. We work with Agile practices and cooperate with numerous different teams inside and outside of the company. Our team delivers digital maps in NDS formats to our automotive customers where the data is going straight into cars to power autonomous driving use cases. 

• Be responsible for providing design and development leadership in delivering products and tools used in creating high-definition live maps
• Own and drive technical leadership and in-depth solutions in an innovative and fast-paced environment
• Own one or more components of software architecture in the immediate environment
• Develop software that is well-crafted & steadily adds business value, as part of a community of professionals
• Engage with internal and external customers for requirements, change requests, and incidents to help define application specifications
• Drive initiatives that contribute to the development of software that is efficient, reusable, and reliable (g. agile, coding, verification)
• Be part of an agile team, share knowledge, do code reviews, pro-active communication
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on the team

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent.
• 8+ years of backend application development experience - Java/Scala 
• Able to provide technical leadership and domain expertise to help build the competency of other engineers (researching new technologies, tutorials to group, etc.)
• Able to translate business and architectural features into quality, consistent software design      
• Solid knowledge of programming practices, strive to write great code that is reusable, flexible, and reliable.
• A strong quality mindset is considered a must: unit testing, performance testing, writing testable code
• Eagerness for challenges, the ability to lead and advance teams of developers and work with a variety of technologies and personnel.
• Infrastructure experience: Maven/SBT, GIT/GERRIT, Apache Spark, AWS, Jenkins, Linux Environment
• Very good communication skills in English both written and spoken

Would be a plus

• Working with map data eg. NDS, GIS, RDF, GDF is considered a plus
• Working with data transformation scripting / ETL is considered a plus

What we offer?

• Cutting edge and modern technologies 
• Fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide 
• Opportunities to learn and grow: company hackathons, technical talks, and training 
• Flexible working hours 
• Minimum 25 paid vacation days 
• Meal Vouchers, Medical cover for you and your family, Vision Support 
• Competitive salary plus bonus
• This role is eligible for Creative Tax Incentive scheme in Poland” or KUP (Autorskie Koszty Uzyskania Przychodu)
  
• B2B contract possible

Change is HERE. Apply Now!

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 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.

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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.