Software Engineer (Java + Python)

What's the role?

The HERE NDS (navigation database standard) Technologies team is looking for a Java, Python Engineer to build 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.

The job includes all parts of software development lifecycle: refining product vision, gathering requirements, software system design, coding, testing, release and support. As our team is spread around the globe, you will work collaboratively with other team members from different locations.

• 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
• Own one or more components of software architecture in immediate environment
• Be part of an agile team, share knowledge, do code reviews, pro-active communication
• Improve engineering best practices (e.g. agile, coding, verification)
• Implement complex, cross-subsystem/product designs

Who are you?

• You are a fast learner, with an eye for detail, strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Bachelor’s degree with major/minor in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science/ Engineering or related science/technology field
• 2+ years backend application development experience – java 1.8+ and Python 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 considered a plus
• Knowledge of 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
• 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

  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?

Ever checked in somewhere on social media? Ever tracked your online orders?” You might be using HERE Technologies every day without even realizing it. You can find our software everywhere: in vehicles, smartphones, drones, or third-party apps. We believe that with the right people, we will continue to be a game-changer in the technology industry and improve the daily lives of people around the world. Find out more by clicking the video below or this link.

Join our fast growing, highly motivated NDS (Navigation Data Standard) team. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to dive deep into how we capture the real world, how this is reflected in our reality index, and work with the team on how this data goes straight into cars with our NDS deliveries. We work with Agile practices and co-operate with numerous different teams inside and outside of the company. Our team delivers digital maps in NDS formats to our automotive customers where the data is going straight into cars to power autonomous driving uses cases.