Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Java, Spark)

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Here Technologies

Krakow, PolandexternalComputer and ITPosted 16 days ago (Jul 27, 2026)

What's the role?

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: •

Data Processing

Apache Flink, Apache Spark •

Backend & Services

Java (primary), REST APIs, microservices •

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) Life at HERE in Poland comes with a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and performance. This includes a base salary, a Short-Term Incentive (STI) bonus (percentage based on role), a creative tax advantage for eligible positions, private medical care (including dental), life insurance, a meal allowance, vision reimbursement, a remote work allowance (if applicable), access to MyBenefit and Multisport programs, and various wellbeing initiatives. Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave are provided in accordance with the Polish Labor Code.

Who are we?

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 .

Change is HERE. Apply Now.

#LI-NK3 #LI-HYBRID 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. 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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