As a Senior PS Consultant (Senior Software Engineer) in our Professional Services – Global Solution Engineering team, you will play a key role in evolving and maintaining the HERE Automotive SDK and its associated backend services. These services support in-car navigation use cases across domains such as Routing, Rendering, Search, System, Traffic, and Guidance.

You will:

• Design, test, and implement software systems that optimize data operations and solution designs.
• Configure, run, monitor, and enhance performance to ensure high customer availability.
• Adapt services to backend API changes and technological upgrades.
• Maintain and improve code quality using best engineering practices.
• Analyze business requirements and develop optimized, customized solutions.
• Engage in research and development to align product capabilities with HERE’s vision.
• Identify gaps in prototypes and scaled projects, and communicate improvements to stakeholders.

You’ll contribute to backend services that directly impact the in-car user experience, including routing algorithms, traffic updates, and hazard alerts delivered via REST and native APIs.

You are a collaborative and results-driven backend engineer with a passion for cloud development and integration, especially with OEM platforms. You bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud development projects.
• Strong programming skills in Java, with working knowledge of Python or Scala.
• Experience in building and maintaining test scripts using tools like JUnit and Cucumber.
• Proficiency in developing HTTP REST services and working with SQL databases.
• Understanding of software optimization, performance, and security principles.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD practices, and cloud platforms such as AWS/S3.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in multicultural, multi-site environments.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenAPI 3.0, HERE Platform, and location-based services (e.g., mapping, navigation, GPS) is a plus.
• Knowledge of automotive standards such as Navigation Data Standard (NDS) and Transport Protocol Experts Group (TPEG) is advantageous.

What Do We Offer?

At HERE, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. We offer:

• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies impacting millions of users.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment.
• Career development programs and global mobility opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits tailored to your region.

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.

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.