Technical Lead Software Engineer - Java

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer- Java at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

The role centers on leading major software development projects, delivering Java-based solutions, and mentoring engineers across teams. The candidate will act as an architect for cross-functional solutions, collaborate with vendors, evaluate new technologies, and contribute to 24/7 on-call support as part of rotating duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in CS/CE/SE or related field with 9+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Proven lead software engineer experience for projects using Java and Spring stack.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with architecting solutions across multiple groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide key technical contributions for major products and applications in Java or related languages.
• Lead software Engineer on projects in new markets or with new tech.
• Mentor engineers and guide teams across disciplines.
• Architect solutions spanning multiple groups and vendors.
• Evaluate new technologies and drive process improvements.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

JDBC

SQL Server

HBase

Elasticsearch

Rabbit MQ

Docker

Kafka

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Redis

Memcached

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer- Java at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for being a key technical contributor and/or Lead Software Engineer in major product and/or application development project or software development for significant new applications of known technology.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and/or applications including software development in Java or other selected languages
• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies
• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers)
• Serves as architect for solutions that span multiple groups or disciplines
• Works with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into projects, as required
• Evaluates new technologies, features and functions and offers suggestions
• Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate
• Defines general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems considered state of the art
• Applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to all assigned projects and resolves complex problems
• Provides significant contribution to software reviews across multiple product and/or application types
• Completes broadly defined complex tasks including taking conceptual ideas and putting them to practice by using creativity and ingenuity
• Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated experience in serving as the lead software engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies
• Mastered proficiency in writing software Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Rest, JDBC, SQL Server, HBase, Elasticsearch, Rabbit MQ, JMS, Redis, Memcached, Docker, Kafka as appropriate for performing the essential functions of this job description
• Demonstrated experience with architecting solutions for multiple groups and/or disciplines
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)

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