Lead Java Software Engineer

HERE Technologies works with diverse and complex datasets including automotive-grade digital maps, large-scale geospatial datasets, and fast-changing data streams such as traffic and weather. The company enables customers to build, deploy, and manage location-based applications on their cloud infrastructure, providing a map making platform for real-time location data ingestion, storage, sharing, and analysis.

• Backend engineering experience with strong track record in Java
• Deep expertise in system architecture, distributed systems, and large-scale backend design
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers at various levels
• Advanced knowledge of APIs, networking (TCP/IP), and cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS)
• Strong database design and optimization experience with PostgreSQL/PLpgSQL
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate across disciplines
• Proven ability to take initiative, solve complex problems, and deliver in ambiguous environments
• Experience working in agile environment with CI/CD and DevOps practices

Nice to have:

• Experience with Apache Spark or similar distributed data processing technologies
• Background in geospatial systems, data pipelines, or spatial analytics
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud-native microservices

• Lead the design and development of core backend systems focusing on scalability, security, and reliability
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor engineers across multiple teams
• Partner with product, architecture, and leadership to translate business goals into engineering plans
• Drive architectural direction, technical roadmaps, and platform strategy
• Set and uphold high standards for engineering practices, code quality, and team collaboration
• Influence platform-wide technology decisions and drive adoption of best practices
• Coordinate and oversee successful delivery of complex cross-team projects
• Foster a culture of ownership, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement