Garmin

Senior Java Software Engineer

Garmin • $100K — $130K *
Olathe, KS 66062In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing technology solutions and managing complex multi-system applications
  • Proficient in secure coding practices and software development in languages such as Java, SQL, and PL/SQL
  • Experience with version control systems, notably GIT
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead software development projects as an individual contributor for new products/applications
  • Conduct technical assessments and reviews of software architecture
  • Decompose functional requirements into actionable tasks
  • Research and implement algorithm solutions for complex problems
  • Mentor and guide junior software engineers to enhance their skills
  • Participate in project leadership and provide technical input for product development
  • Contribute to process improvement and author new procedures

Benefits

  • Eligibility for Garmin's comprehensive benefits program
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
  • Participation in advanced technical research on new technologies
  • Support for work-life balance through rotating on-call schedules
  • Access to a collaborative team environment fostering innovation
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Java Software Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products, applications, or systems new to Garmin as an individual contributor.

Essential Functions
  • Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in Java for new products and/or applications
  • May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
  • Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks
  • Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate
  • Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review
  • Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents
  • Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk taking
  • Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)
  • Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies
  • Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate
  • Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
  • Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin's 24/7 operation

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrated experience in successful implementation of technology solutions
  • Must demonstrate proficiency and possess the experience necessary to design, enhances and develops complex multi-system applications
  • Must demonstrate an ability to learn and understand secure coding practices
  • Demonstrated proficiency in writing software in developmental languages (Java, SQL, PL/SQL)
  • Experience with version control systems (GIT)
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to drive projects to effective/timely completion
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must possess the ability to decompose functional requirements into well defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity and complexity in work output
  • Demonstrated capability to offer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Must possess proficiency in writing software in Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Rest, JDBC, SQL Server, HBase, Elasticsearch, Rabbit MQ, JMS, Redis, Memcached, Docker, FIT SDK, Kafka as appropriate for performing the essential functions of this job description
  • Must possess relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object oriented design methodology relevant to Garmin's business needs
  • Must possess relevant education and/or experience in software design, development and maintenance, as required for the successful performance of the essential functions of the position

Desired Qualifications
  • REST API, Microservices architecture with Spring Boot
  • Java 11 or higher
  • Test Tools including Junit, Mockito and JMeter in implementing unit tests and integration test suites.
  • Previous experience working in a team environment


This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

About Garmin

Garmin Ltd. is an American multinational technology company founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas. The company specializes in GPS technology for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sport activities. Garmin's products serve aviation, marine, automotive, wireless, outdoor recreation, and fitness markets. The company's goal is to create navigation and communication devices that can enrich customers' lives. Garmin has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's products are sold in over 100 countries.
Learn more about Garmin
Size
18,700 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$992.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
GRMN
* Ladders Estimates

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