Backend Engineer (Scala, Java, C++)

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB; Malmö kommun; Sur place; SEK 700 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is seeking a Software Engineer to join an innovative team developing applications and tools for large-scale geospatial data platforms and location-based services used worldwide.

You will work on data-processing solutions within a sophisticated geospatial technology environment, handling massive datasets and designing scalable solutions from concept to implementation. Strong ownership and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong programming, system design, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional software development experience with Scala, Java, C++, or a comparable language.
• Professional experience with distributed data-processing technologies such as Spark or Flink.
• Ability to independently understand requirements, identify priorities, and drive work forward.
• Strong ownership mindset and practical approach to solving complex problems.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience collaborating across multiple engineering teams.
• Experience in data engineering within large-scale, complex data environments.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs and REST services.

Responsabilités

• Identify and analyse requirements for new features and improvements.
• Propose scalable software designs and appropriate technical solutions.
• Develop and implement features using suitable programming languages and technologies.
• Build applications and tools for processing and managing large-scale geospatial datasets.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Prioritise work, identify dependencies, and progress with limited guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable software solutions.
• Contribute to technical discussions, design decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Java

Scala

C++

Distributed data-processing

API design

Formation

Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field

Outils

Spark

Flink

Akka

Play Framework

Spring

JTS

ArcGIS

QGIS

OpenJUMP

Description du poste

Term: 1 Year Contract

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join an innovative team developing applications and tools that power large-scale geospatial data platforms and location-based services used worldwide.

Are you passionate about software engineering, distributed systems, and solving complex data challenges? This opportunity allows you to work with massive datasets, design scalable solutions, and build features that make a real difference to users across the globe.

We’re looking for an engineer who combines strong programming and system design skills with the initiative to take ownership and deliver solutions in a complex technical environment.

About the Role

You will contribute to the development of applications, tools, and data-processing solutions within a sophisticated geospatial technology environment. Working with large volumes of geographical data, you will help identify business needs, design effective technical solutions, and deliver features from concept to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse requirements for new features and improvements.
• Propose scalable software designs and appropriate technical solutions.
• Develop and implement features using suitable programming languages and technologies.
• Build applications and tools for processing and managing large-scale geospatial datasets.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features, ensuring solutions address the underlying business needs.
• Prioritise work, identify dependencies, and make progress with limited guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and deliver reliable software solutions.
• Contribute to technical discussions, design decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

• Java
• Scala
• C++

Skills & requirements

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• Strong programming, system design, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional software development experience with Scala, Java, C++, or a comparable programming language.
• Professional experience with distributed data-processing technologies such as Apache Spark or Apache Flink.
• Ability to independently understand requirements, identify priorities, and drive work forward with limited direction.
• Strong ownership mindset and a practical approach to solving complex technical problems.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate clearly and listen effectively.
• Experience collaborating and communicating across multiple engineering teams.
• Experience in data engineering within large-scale, complex data environments.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs and REST services.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Akka, Play Framework, or Spring.
• Knowledge of GIS, geospatial data, and geographical information systems.
• Experience with geospatial tools and libraries such as JTS, ArcGIS, QGIS, or OpenJUMP.
• Understanding of the challenges involved in processing, transforming, and serving large volumes of geographical data.
• You are a technically strong software engineer who enjoys solving challenging problems in complex domains. You can move confidently between system design, implementation, and problem-solving while taking ownership of delivering meaningful outcomes.
• You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively across teams, and can turn loosely defined requirements into well-designed, practical solutions.

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