Software Engineer- Web Development/Applications

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time IT Software Engineer 2 for their U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. In this role, you will design, enhance, and develop applications as part of a structured Systems Development Life Cycle. Key responsibilities include providing solutions for software problems, collaborating with teams, and planning projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience, combined with proficiency in technologies such as JavaScript, REST APIs, SQL, and version control systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience in the implementation of technology solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to design, enhance, and develop applications.
• Proficient in development of unit and integration tests.

Responsibilities

• Design, enhance, and develop single and multi-system applications.
• Provide solutions for complex software problems.
• Collaborate in a team environment to determine technical approaches.
• Plan small to medium-sized projects and tasks.
• Perform technical root cause analysis.

Skills

Proficiency in frontend technologies (JavaScript, Typescript, Vue, Express, React)

Knowledge of REST APIs

Experience with version control systems (Subversion, Git)

Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries

Strong communication skills

Understanding of secure coding practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, 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 and 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 and implement unit and system testing processes for single or multi system projects
• Responsible for planning small or medium‑sized projects or tasks, makes substantial contributions to determining the feasibility of goals and 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 and knowledge of established standards and procedures, learns how to use and apply engineering tools as needed, and documents work thoroughly and in an organized manner
• Understands change is important and adapts well, demonstrates quality and 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

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