Python Software Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Python Software Engineer 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.

• Provides solutions for complex software problems for existing applications
• 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 IT Analysts to develop/implement unit and system testing processes for single or multi system projects
• 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 IT Software Engineers (Software Engineer
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• 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
• Designs, enhances and develops single and multi-system applications written in Python, Flask, Ansible, Terraform or SQL as part of a structured Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• 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
• Must possess a minimum of 2 yrs programming experience using Python, Flask, REST

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous experience working in a team environment
• Experience with infrastructure automation, such as storage, network or security.
• Experience with API development, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, Linux, logging, metrics

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