Garmin

Software Engineer- Web Development/Applications

Garmin • $80K — $110K *
Olathe, KS 66062In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field + 2 years relevant experience
  • Proficient in designing and developing applications for single and multi-system use
  • Strong communication skills; verbal, written, and interpersonal
  • Experienced in frontend technologies: JavaScript, Typescript, and frameworks like Vue, Express, or React
  • Familiar with designing and implementing REST APIs
  • Skilled in version control systems like Subversion or Git
  • Competent in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.

Responsibilities

  • Provide solutions for complex software issues in existing applications
  • Maintain and enhance software with minimal supervision
  • Collaborate in teams to solve technical problems and meet objectives
  • Review complex tasks for technical soundness and accuracy
  • Develop unit and system testing processes with IT Analysts
  • Plan and execute small to medium-sized projects effectively
  • Conduct technical root cause analysis and propose corrective actions.
  • Mentor junior IT Software Engineers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Employee discounts on Garmin products
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules
  • Opportunities for professional development and learning.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time IT Software Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, enhancing, and developing single and multi-system applications as part of a structured Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.

Essential Functions
  • Provides solutions for complex software problems for existing applications
  • Maintains, improves, and extends existing software with limited assistance from other associates
  • Works collaboratively/professionally in a team environment to determine general approach and specific solutions to technical problems and achieve goals
  • Reviews complex tasks for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy/accuracy
  • Works with Garmin IT Analysts to develop/implement unit and system testing processes for single or multi system projects
  • Responsible for planning small/medium-sized projects or tasks, makes substantial contributions to determining the feasibility of goals/objectives, and provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
  • Performs technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problems
  • Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Software Engineers (Software Engineer 1)
  • Demonstrates proficient use/knowledge of established standards/procedures, learns how to use/apply engineering tools as needed, and documents work thoroughly and in an organized manner
  • Understands change is important and adapts well, demonstrates quality/effectiveness in work documentation and organization, and participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs
  • Experience designing user-centric workflows and improving application usability
  • Maintains, improves, and extends existing software with limited assistance from other associates
  • Works collaboratively/professionally in a team environment to determine general approach and specific solutions to technical problems and achieve goals
  • Reviews complex tasks for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy/accuracy
  • Works with Garmin IT Analysts to develop/implement unit and system testing processes for single or multi system projects
  • Responsible for planning small/medium-sized projects or tasks, makes substantial contributions to determining the feasibility of goals/objectives, and provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
  • Performs technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problems
  • Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Software Engineers (Software Engineer 1)
  • Demonstrates proficient use/knowledge of established standards/procedures, learns how to use/apply engineering tools as needed, and documents work thoroughly and in an organized manner
  • Understands change is important and adapts well, demonstrates quality/effectiveness in work documentation and organization, and participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in successful implementation of technology solutions
  • Must demonstrate proficiency and possess experience necessary to design, enhance and develop single and multi-system applications
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and understand secure coding practices
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency in frontend technologies such as JavaScript, Typescript, and frameworks like Vue, Express or React.
  • Experience with implementation and design of REST APIs
  • Experience with version control systems such as Subversion or Git
  • Experience writing and optimizing complex SQL queries
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in the development of unit and integration tests
  • Flexible and adaptable to potential changes in project prioritization
  • Demonstrated experience in successful implementation of technology solutions
  • Must demonstrate proficiency and possess experience necessary to design, enhance and develop single and multi-system applications
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and understand secure coding practices
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Tekton, or ArgoCD
  • Experience with relational and/or non-relational database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
  • Experience with log management platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, or similar technologies


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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