Senior Backend Engineer (Cloud)

Garmin Italy Technologies; Massarosa; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Italy Technologies in Massarosa, Tuscany, is seeking a full-time Senior Backend Engineer (Cloud) to design and develop scalable cloud applications using Java and related frameworks.

You will work with Azure and AWS, microservices, and CI/CD, participate in code reviews, and ensure high-quality software through TDD and robust testing.

The role requires 5+ years of backend Java experience, a Master’s degree, and strong English communication; on-site team across locations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years of Java backend development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Spring MVC/Boot and Hibernate.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable cloud solutions in Java.
• Contribute to peer code reviews and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain RESTful microservices with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Work with Azure and AWS cloud platforms for deployment.

Skills

Java

Spring MVC/Boot

Hibernate

Microservices

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

Relational Databases

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Cosmos DB

CI/CD

GIT

Jira

Confluence

IntelliJ

Visual Studio

Linux

Windows

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Git

Gerrit

IntelliJ

Visual Studio

Confluence

Jira

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Senior Backend Engineer (Cloud). In this role we offer you the chance to join a team of software professionals who all work together to design and develop complex cloud applications continuously evolving the Garmin marine cloud technology stack and deliver high-quality products to customers.

What you’ll do:

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions using Java and related technologies.
• Collaborate effectively with other Garmin associates through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions.
• Perform technical root cause analysis and outline corrective action for given problems offering comments, suggestions for alternative solutions, process improvements, and estimating level of effort.
• Continuously evaluate and improve architecture and performance to meet evolving business needs.
• Deliver high-quality software solutions through test-driven development (TDD) practices. implementing automated testing strategies to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Work with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS to deploy and manage applications.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with other Garmin associates in cross functional teams to achieve goals.
• Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion.
• Participate in product and/or application definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs.

What you’ll need:

• Master’s Degree in technical discipline and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience developing with Java and related frameworks such as Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate.
• Proficiency in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to troubleshoot issues and work independently on complex technical challenges.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and experience with platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Experience working with large datasets in relational and non-relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure Cosmos DB.
• Thorough understanding of computing using complex data structures, complex algorithms, memory management, multi-threading, design patterns and standard libraries.
• Experience working with any IDE (IntelliJ, Visual Studio, etc..), code management (GIT/ Gerrit), configuration management systems and CI/CD processes (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible).
• Strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Fluency in English.
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and ability to work well with others across several locations world-wide in a highly collaborative environment.
• Experience with agile SDLC methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps/JIRA/Confluence.
• Experience with both Linux and Windows environments.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience in leading technical teams.
• Additional experience developing software in other languages such as C#, NodeJS, Ruby on Rails, React, Javascript.
• Familiarity with marine environment technology, navigation and devices.

Pay Range: €40.000 – €56.000

In accordance with the Directive (EU) 2023/970 on Pay Transparency, our organization is committed to ensuring equal pay for men and women for equal work or work of equal value.

Collective Bargaining Agreement applied: Collective Bargaining Agreement Metalworking Industry (CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria)

Contract Level: B2

Our home: you can find us in via Fondacci 269 in Massarosa (LU), Italy.

Workplace type: on-site

Company:

Garmin Italy Technologies produces electronic charts for the leisure boating market. Our mission is to delight our customer by producing market leading intuitive and innovative marine cartography content and features through the use of creativity, engineering excellence through market knowledge and efficient production procedures. Our cartography is available to boaters for use in GPS chartplotters, and within our app for Apple and Android devices.

It’s not about the things we make. It’s about the things we make possible.

Our office is based in Massarosa, Tuscany, the perfect starting point for reaching nearby cities of art, beaches and mountains.

With over 23,000 associates in 37 countries around the world, the Garmin group brings GPS navigation and wearable technology to the automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor and fitness markets. At Garmin, we like to work hard and play hard. It comes easy when you work on cool products with hard-working individuals who share the same passion.

We think every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday.

See more at www.garmin.com