Lead/Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin, Java)

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to play a key role in the design and implementation of backend services that support driver-centric experiences across platforms. The platform enables optimized routing, location intelligence, and reliable access to real-time and offline data, designed for frequent, daily use at global scale. Backend services process, store, and distribute data, and derive insights from aggregated usage patterns to improve system behavior and relevance, with a strong focus on scalability, low latency, resilience, and operational consistency. 

What you will do?

As part of our cross functional team, you will help us developing scalable services, design APIs together with mobile and frontend engineers. You will work closely with designers, architects, engineers and product manager to find the best solution, thereby shaping our apps' offering. Work with modern technology on a tight, well tested code base. Make pragmatic technical decisions and move fast without sacrificing quality. Together with the team, you'll establish best practices, conduct code reviews, and implement test automation strategies that prevent distractions and maintain reliability.

• Strong expertise with hands-on experience in backend and infrastructure engineering
• Excellent knowledge of Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot, building scalable backend systems
• Solid architectural skills with experience building scalable and performant services serving millions of users worldwide
• Hands on experience with DB technologies (SQL/NoSQL)
• 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 K8s
• Experience with Cloud Platforms preferably with AWS.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, product-oriented mindset
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams
• Able to resolve ambiguity and work with little direction
• Experience with automotive, navigation, mapping, or social applications is a plus, but not required.

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.

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.

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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.

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