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, 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)