Senior Software Engineer - Java and Spark/Kafka

The Pipeline Management team builds and operates a core platform that powers large-scale batch and streaming data pipelines across HERE’s Data Platform.

Our platform enables internal teams and customers to design, deploy, and operate data pipelines at scale, supporting mission-critical workloads with strong reliability and performance requirements.

• Lead the design and development of pipeline management services and APIs

• Own and evolve key platform components, including pipeline orchestration, scheduling, and workflow state management 

• Drive architecture for high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems

• Partner with Product and engineering teams to deliver scalable data platform capabilities

• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across a distributed team

• Improve system reliability, observability, and SLA adherence for production services

• Contribute to CI/CD, automation, and engineering best practices across the platform
  
  

Technology Stack:

You will work with a modern data platform ecosystem including:

• Backend & Services: Java (primary), REST APIs, microservices

• Data Processing: Apache Flink, Apache Spark

• Streaming & Messaging: Apache Kafka

• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EMR, S3)

• Platform Services: Pipeline Service, Scheduler, State Service, Coordinator

• CI/CD & Tooling: Jenkins, GitLab pipelines, Git, JIRA

Who are you?

• Strong backend engineering experience with Java (preferred), building production-grade distributed systems

• Expertise in software architecture and system design

• Experience building and operating high-throughput, low-latency, highly reliable distributed systems

• Solid understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, and microservices architectures

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud-native design

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with data processing and streaming systems (e.g., Flink, Spark, Kafka)

• Strong familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and engineering tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Git, JIRA)

• Experience applying DevOps practices to improve system reliability and delivery velocity

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts

Nice to Have

• Experience with pipeline orchestration platforms or workflow engines

• Exposure to large-scale data platforms or multi-tenant systems

• Experience with cloud platform migrations or modernization initiatives

What we offer:

• Work on on globally deployed automotive navigation and mapping products 

• Collaboration with an experienced, international engineering organization 

• Truly international team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide, working from strong tech hubs located in Europe, the US, and Asia, along with multiple smaller locations

• Flexible working hours & a flexible approach to office vs. remote work

• Medical coverage for you and your family

• Yearly variable bonus

• This role is eligible for the Creative Tax Incentive scheme in Poland (KUP)

• Option to work on a B2B contract (please note: benefits, bonus and KUP do not apply in this case)