Garmin Ltd.
Overview
We are seeking a full-time
Lead IT Software Engineer
in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will spearhead the software development efforts for Garmin’s Cloud Services portal—a cutting‑edge and strategically important solution for the enterprise. This is an evolving platform with many new features in development, requiring an experienced software engineering leader to ensure the product scales effectively to meet business demands.
The Lead Engineer will collaborate closely with a global development team primarily based in India, working alongside product owners and architects in the US to drive new initiatives. This role involves leading application design, coordinating with the worldwide development team for seamless implementation, and ensuring alignment with architectural roadmaps and development standards.
Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing system improvements, shaping the technical direction of projects, mentoring team members to foster growth and excellence, and participating in hands‑on support and development activities.
Essential Functions
Designs and develops web-enabled client-side and server-side applications as part of a structured Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process
Exercises a significant degree of leadership to projects and feature development which contribute directly to organizational objectives
Engages with and supports a global team development team, without supervisor responsibilities
Works collaboratively with the product owner, architects and users
Ensures stable production roll‑out of changes made to the applications
Ensures the changes developed are high quality, meet business and technical requirements
Contributes, supports and enforces adherence to architecture roadmaps and development standards
Leads major development projects consisting of multiple components or sub projects which require sophisticated project planning
Identifies and implements opportunities for system improvement around stability, performance, and maintainability
Performs reviews of technical design and code changes for a specific, assigned portion of the overall applications and integrations code base; providing direction and recommendations to application implementation teams and developers as needed.
Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Software Engineers (Software Engineers 1, 2, & Senior)
Demonstrates broad understanding of Garmin’s business model including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales & Marketing
Develops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Serves as a leader of change
Demonstrates professional maturity through giving and receiving constructive feedback
Resolves conflicts with little assistance
Exemplifies Garmin’s Mission, Vision and Values and proactively works to improve image and culture
Participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs
On‑call support
Evaluates new technologies, features, and functions and provides input on broader technology solutions outside of core discipline
Attends or participates in applicable professional organizations to bring outside knowledge to Garmin
Performs other duties as necessary
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field
AND
a minimum of 9 years relevant experience
OR
an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Demonstrated proficiency in writing software in web and backend development languages (Java, SQL, NodeJS, Spring, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Must demonstrate proficiency and possess the experience necessary to design, enhance and develop single and multi-system applications
Demonstrated experience with cloud native and micro services architecture solutions
Demonstrated experience with version control systems such as Git
Demonstrated proficiency and experience with automated testing tools and testing procedures
Demonstrated proficient knowledge of secure coding practices
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a large team or departmental setting
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience working with a remote development team
Previous experience with Python and Kubernetes
Previous experience with Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Previous experience with SAFe
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
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Lead IT Software Engineer
in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will spearhead the software development efforts for Garmin’s Cloud Services portal—a cutting‑edge and strategically important solution for the enterprise. This is an evolving platform with many new features in development, requiring an experienced software engineering leader to ensure the product scales effectively to meet business demands.
The Lead Engineer will collaborate closely with a global development team primarily based in India, working alongside product owners and architects in the US to drive new initiatives. This role involves leading application design, coordinating with the worldwide development team for seamless implementation, and ensuring alignment with architectural roadmaps and development standards.
Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing system improvements, shaping the technical direction of projects, mentoring team members to foster growth and excellence, and participating in hands‑on support and development activities.
Essential Functions
Designs and develops web-enabled client-side and server-side applications as part of a structured Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process
Exercises a significant degree of leadership to projects and feature development which contribute directly to organizational objectives
Engages with and supports a global team development team, without supervisor responsibilities
Works collaboratively with the product owner, architects and users
Ensures stable production roll‑out of changes made to the applications
Ensures the changes developed are high quality, meet business and technical requirements
Contributes, supports and enforces adherence to architecture roadmaps and development standards
Leads major development projects consisting of multiple components or sub projects which require sophisticated project planning
Identifies and implements opportunities for system improvement around stability, performance, and maintainability
Performs reviews of technical design and code changes for a specific, assigned portion of the overall applications and integrations code base; providing direction and recommendations to application implementation teams and developers as needed.
Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Software Engineers (Software Engineers 1, 2, & Senior)
Demonstrates broad understanding of Garmin’s business model including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales & Marketing
Develops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Serves as a leader of change
Demonstrates professional maturity through giving and receiving constructive feedback
Resolves conflicts with little assistance
Exemplifies Garmin’s Mission, Vision and Values and proactively works to improve image and culture
Participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs
On‑call support
Evaluates new technologies, features, and functions and provides input on broader technology solutions outside of core discipline
Attends or participates in applicable professional organizations to bring outside knowledge to Garmin
Performs other duties as necessary
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field
AND
a minimum of 9 years relevant experience
OR
an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Demonstrated proficiency in writing software in web and backend development languages (Java, SQL, NodeJS, Spring, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Must demonstrate proficiency and possess the experience necessary to design, enhance and develop single and multi-system applications
Demonstrated experience with cloud native and micro services architecture solutions
Demonstrated experience with version control systems such as Git
Demonstrated proficiency and experience with automated testing tools and testing procedures
Demonstrated proficient knowledge of secure coding practices
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a large team or departmental setting
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience working with a remote development team
Previous experience with Python and Kubernetes
Previous experience with Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Previous experience with SAFe
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
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