Senior/ Lead Software Engineer (JAVA) (m/f/x)

HERE Technologies; Schwalbach am Taunus; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology platform company in Schwalbach am Taunus is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Java) to lead the design and development of core backend systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive backend engineering experience, a strong background in Java, and leadership skills. This role offers competitive salary with hybrid work model and great opportunities for personal growth.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 paid vacation days

Public Transportation Ticket

German language course

Opportunities for growth and training

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience with a strong track record in Java.
• Deep expertise in system architecture and large-scale backend design.
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers at various levels.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design and development of core backend systems.
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor for engineers.
• Drive architectural direction, technical roadmaps, and platform strategy.
• Coordinate complex cross-team projects.

Kenntnisse

Backend engineering

Java

System architecture

Cloud infrastructure

Database design

APIs

Agile methodology

Leadership

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Senior/ Lead Software Engineer (JAVA) (m/f/x)

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Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of core backend systems with a focus on scalability, security, and reliability.
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor, supporting the growth of engineers across multiple teams.
• Partner with product, architecture, and leadership to translate business goals into actionable engineering plans.
• Drive architectural direction, technical roadmaps, and platform strategy.
• Set and uphold high standards for engineering practices, code quality, and team collaboration.
• Influence platform-wide technology decisions and drive the adoption of best practices.
• Coordinate and oversee the successful delivery of complex cross-team projects.
• Foster a culture of ownership, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience with a strong track record in Java.
• Deep expertise in system architecture, distributed systems, and large-scale backend design.
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers at various levels.
• Advanced knowledge of APIs, networking (TCP/IP), and cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS).
• Strong database design and optimization experience, with PostgreSQL/PLpgSQL expertise.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across disciplines.
• Proven ability to take initiative, solve complex problems, and deliver in ambiguous environments.
• Experience working in an agile environment with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Nice to Have

• Background in geospatial systems, data pipelines, or spatial analytics.
• Proficiency in Scala, Node.js, or other relevant languages.
• Experience with Apache Spark or similar distributed data processing technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud-native microservices.

What We Offer

• A great work-life balance
• Hybrid model of work
• Challenging problems to solve
• Collaborative and encouraging colleagues
• Opportunities to learn, grow and develop: company hackathons, technical talks, and trainings
• Regular feedbacks
• 30 paid vacation days
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Public Transportation Ticket
• German language course
• Diverse team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide.
• Brown bag talks, team events, BBQ on the rooftop and more!

About HERE Technologies

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.

HERE's culture is built on openness, collaboration and honesty, with colleagues who are brilliant in their field, helpful, resilient, loyal and strive for the best. One team in which everyone makes a difference and everyone is heard.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting