Lead/Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin, Java)

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. They empower customers to achieve better outcomes, such as helping cities manage infrastructure, businesses optimize assets, and guiding drivers safely to their destinations.

• Strong expertise with hands-on experience in backend and infrastructure engineering
• Excellent knowledge of Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot for building scalable backend systems
• Solid architectural skills with experience building scalable and performant services serving millions of users worldwide
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies
• Experience in implementing unit tests and test automation
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD processes and code deployment
• Good understanding of container and container orchestration systems like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, product-oriented mindset
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams
• Ability to resolve ambiguity and work with little direction
• Experience with automotive, navigation, mapping, or social applications is a plus

• Design and implement backend services supporting driver-centric experiences across platforms
• Develop scalable services and design APIs in collaboration with mobile and frontend engineers
• Work closely with designers, architects, engineers, and product managers to find optimal solutions
• Work with modern technology on a well-tested code base
• Make pragmatic technical decisions and move fast without sacrificing quality
• Establish best practices, conduct code reviews, and implement test automation strategies to maintain reliability