IT Software Engineer 2- Service Management Web Development

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Benefits program

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time IT Software Engineer 2 at their U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. This role involves designing, enhancing, and developing applications as part of a structured Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and proficiency in front-end technologies like JavaScript, Typescript and frameworks such as Vue, Express or React. This position includes the opportunity to work on complex software projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience implementing technology solutions.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in developing single and multi-system applications.
• Ability to learn secure coding practices.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, enhance, and develop applications as part of an SDLC process.
• Provide solutions for complex software problems.
• Work collaboratively to determine solutions to technical problems.
• Conduct technical root cause analysis.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

Front-end technologies (JavaScript, Typescript, frameworks like Vue, Express, React)

Experience with REST APIs

Version control systems (Subversion, Git)

Writing and optimizing complex SQL queries

Proficiency in secure coding practices

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

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 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, contributes to determining 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 to use/apply engineering tools as needed, and documents work thoroughly and in an organized manner
• Adapts to change, 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 front‑end 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

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

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

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