Software Engineer (Scala/Java)

What's the role?:

HERE is searching for a 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 Software Engineer will be a contributor on the team delivering 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.

As a Software Engineer in the Foundation Engineering team you will work within an agile team. Your responsibilities will cover developing, extending, and maintaining tools and services that process data for HERE’s global databases.

Your Tasks:

• Implement 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 analysis
• Drive technical excellence and in-depth solutions in an innovative and fast-paced environment
• Apply and extended CI/CD tools and execute end-2-end ownership of your developed software stack, including DevOps and testing aspects
• Work closely with other full stack and frontend engineers on the team to de/-refine APIs and system integrations
• Work with other engineering teams and internal customers to identify new opportunities, address critical needs, and solve complex problems using your backend development expertise
• Become an expert at leveraging internal platform resources and APIs

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent
• 2+ years software development experience
• Excellent skills in Java and/or Scala programming, in combination with backend architectures, messaging technologies and related frameworks
• Experience in REST based web service technologies, JSON and XML, SOA and micro services architectures
• Experience with DBMS & SQL skills, with a strong preference on PostgreSQL / PostGIS
• 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
• Good 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

What we offer:

• Challenging problems to solve
• Opportunities to learn cool new things
• Work that makes a difference in the world
• Freedom to decide how to perform your work
• Variety in the types of projects
• Feedback so you will know how well you are doing
• Collaborative, Supportive Colleagues
• A great work-life balance
• Hybrid or remote model of work
• Competitive salary plus bonus
• This role is eligible for Creative Tax Incentive scheme in Poland” or KUP (Autorskie Koszty Uzyskania Przychodu) 

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.

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.

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.