Python Software Engineer 2

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full‑time Python Software Engineer 2 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

This role focuses on designing, enhancing, and delivering internal technology solutions that emphasize security, automation, and seamless integration across platforms within the Cyber Security Organization. The candidate will design Python-based applications, collaborate with security analysts to automate workflows, and mentor junior engineers while adhering to secure coding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/MIS or related field with >=2 years relevant experience.
• Proficient in Python; experience with Java, C#, or similar is a plus.
• Experience with IaC/CaaS tools (Ansible, Terraform) and secure coding.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance python-based applications and automation.
• Maintain and extend existing software with limited guidance.
• Collaborate in a team to determine approaches and deliver solutions.
• Review complex tasks for technical soundness and accuracy.
• Develop automated security workflows with Garmin security analysts.
• Lead small/medium projects and provide reliable problem-solving solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis and outline corrective actions.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns.
• Document work thoroughly and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Python programming

CaC & IaC tools

Secure coding practices

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/IT/MIS or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Python Software Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will design, enhance, and deliver internal technology solutions that emphasize security, automation, and seamless integration across platforms in our Cyber Security Organization.

Essential Functions

• Designs and develops python-based applications, tools, and automation scripts
• 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 security analysts to develop/implement automated security workflows
• 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 Engineers and Interns
• 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
• Experience programming in Python in addition to an alternative language such as Java, C#, etc.
• Experience with CaC and IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform
• 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 log management platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, or similar technologies
• Experience with UI development
• Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Experience with enterprise grade firewall 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