Lead IT Software Engineer; Devops​/Java

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Lead IT Software Engineer in our Olathe, KS location— the group behind the tools that bring operational effectiveness to developers and keep Garmin’s global software ecosystem secure.

Our mission: make security effortless for developers. We build and operate the tools that not only reduce developer toil, but protect Garmin’s code, APIs, and credentials; all without slowing innovation. From OAuth-based API security to automated credential rotation, software signing, and source code scanning — our solutions are core to Garmin’s most critical systems, powering both customer-facing applications and manufacturing operations.

• A passion for building secure, high-performance platforms
• Partner closely with our Cyber and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to design and deliver secure, scalable platforms used by engineers across the company
• Hands‑on experience in software engineering
• Comfort owning mission‑critical services in a fast‑paced, global environment
• A customer‑first approach to solving technical challenges
• Preferably experience but at least curiosity about security and platform engineering
• Experience partnering with associates from different time zones and a strong sense of teamwork with fellow engineers
• Contributes, supports and enforces adherence to architecture roadmaps and development standards
• Exercises significant degree of leadership to projects and programs which contribute directly to organizational objectives
• 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
• Maintains, improves, and extends existing multi‑system software and works collaboratively with Analysts/users to design software systems and develop/implement unit and system testing processes
• Assists with new technology selection and/or processor selection on new projects with broadly defined requirements
• 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
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Software Engineers (Software Engineers 1, 2, & Senior)

• 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 JAVA and with the Spring framework
• Proficiency with Application Security (OWASP top 10) and Cryptography techniques.
• Must demonstrate proficiency and possess the experience necessary to design, enhance and develop single and multi‑system applications
• Demonstrated experience with micro‑services distributed environments and version control systems (ex. GIT)
• Demonstrated proficiency/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
• Proficiency in Java Spring Framework
• Leadership Experience (Lead developer on a team, Solution Architect, Supervisor)

• Demonstrated proficiency in writing software in server‑side developmental languages (Java, Python, C#, SQL)
• Our stack includes MySQL, Cassandra, Rabbit
  
  MQ, Kubernetes, Vault, and HSMs, so any experience with any of those, is a bonus
• Experience with Public Cloud solution (Azure/AWS), Rabbit
  
  MQ, Kafka, Cassandra, MySQL
• Previous experience working in a global team environment using Agile Scrum framework

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