Lead Software Engineer, Pipeline Management Services
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The project focuses on a data platform working with Apache Flink, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka and cloud technologies AWS (EMR, S3). Responsibilities include designing and developing pipeline management services, overseeing orchestration, scheduling, and state control, and improving reliability of distributed systems. Leading and mentoring the team is a key part of the role. Benefits include medical coverage, flexible working hours, and collaboration within a global team.

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Lead Software Engineer, Pipeline Management Services

Company: HERE Technologies

from: 29 June 2026
to: 29 July 2026
25 000 - 32 000net (+ VAT)/ mth.B2B contract (full-time)
19 000 - 29 000gross/ mth.contract of employment
Offer parameters
level:senior • expert
working mode:remote • hybrid
Kraków, Podgórze
Kraków, PodgórzeJana Dekerta 24View on map

Requirements

Expected technologies

Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Kafka
Spark
Flink

Optional technologies

Jenkins
GitLab
Git
Jira

Operating system

Windows
macOS

Our requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
  • Proven technical leadership experience, including mentoring and driving architectural decisions
  • Strong background in backend development and building production-grade systems
  • Deep expertise in software architecture and system design
  • Experience building and operating high-throughput, low-latency, highly reliable distributed systems
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, 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

Optional

  • 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

Your responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of pipeline management services and APIs
  • Own key platform components such as:
  • Pipeline orchestration and execution
  • Scheduler and coordination services
  • State management and workflow control
  • 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

About the project

Technology Stack:
You will work with a modern data platform ecosystem including:
  • 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
  • This is how we organize our work

    This is how we work

    in houseyou focus on a single project at a timeyou develop several projects simultaneouslyyou have influence on the technological solutions appliedyou have influence on the productyou focus on product developmentyou focus on code maintenance

    This is how we work on a project

    • Continuous Deployment
    • Continuous Integration
    • DevOps
    • documentation
    • issue tracking tools
    • testing environments
    Build and evolve a core platform powering HERE’s data ecosystem
    Solve complex distributed systems challenges at scale
    Work in a globally distributed, high-impact team
    Company

    Development opportunities we offer

    • development budget
    • industry-specific e-learning platforms
    • intracompany training
    • substantive support from technological leaders
    • technical knowledge exchange within the company

    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)

    Benefits

    • private medical care
    • life insurance
    • remote work opportunities
    • flexible working time
    • integration events
    • dental care
    • no dress code
    • coffee / tea
    • drinks
    • parking space for employees
    • leisure zone

    Recruitment stages

    • 1.
      HR Screen
    • 2.
      Tech Interview
    • 3.
      HM Interview

    HERE Technologies

    Who are we?
    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.
    https://www.here.com/
    Lead Software Engineer, Pipeline Management Services
    19k–29k zł / mth. (CoE), 25k–32k zł / mth. (B2B)
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    HERE Technologies
    Kraków, Podgórze
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