Lead Software Engineer

What's the role?

Responsibilities:

The HERE NDS (navigation database standard) Technologies team is looking for a lead java engineer to grow our map compilation product that creates the most comprehensive high definition live map in the market, intended to support precise navigation for self-driving cars.

Your responsibilities span the entire software development process to include
• Be responsible for providing design and development leadership in delivering products and tools used in creating high definition live maps
• Own and drive technical leadership and in-depth solutions in an innovative and fast-paced environment
• Own one or more components of software architecture in immediate environment
• Develop software that is well-crafted & steadily adds business value, as part of a community of professionals
• Engage with internal and external customers for requirements, change requests and incidents to help define application specifications
• Drive initiatives that contribute in development of software that is efficient, re-usable and reliable (e.g. agile, coding, verification)
• Be part of an agile team, share knowledge, do code reviews, pro-active communication also mentor and guide junior engineers in the team

Who are you?

Qualifications :
• You are a fast learner, with an eye for detail, strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• 8+ years backend application development 8+ years backend application development experience – java 1.8+/Python or functional programming language
• Good knowledge on Oracle/SQLLite & PLSQL and excellent in writing complex Oracle PLSQL queries.
• SQL performance tuning experience
• Experience in development of Service oriented architecture, Spring framework and web services
• Design patterns knowledge is a must
• Experience in data structures and algorithms
• Infrastructure experience: Maven/SBT, GIT/GERRIT, Apache Spark, Amazon Web Services, Jenkins, Linux Environment
• NoSQL data stores knowledge is considered a plus
• Working with mapdata e.g. NDS, GIS, RDF, GDF is considered a plus
• Working with data transformation scripting / ETL is considered a plus
• Able to provide technical leadership and domain expertise to help build the competency of other engineers (researching new technologies, tutorials to group, etc.)
• Able to translate business and architectural features into quality, consistent software design
• Solid knowledge of programming practices, strive to write great code that is reusable, flexible, and reliable.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, details-oriented and a strong team player with an agile mindset
• Strong quality mindset is considered a must: unit testing, performance testing, writing testable code
• Eagerness for challenges, the ability to lead and advance teams of developers and work with a variety of technologies and personnel.

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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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