Python Software Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 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.

• Design and develop python-based applications, tools, and automation scripts.
• Maintain, improve, and extend existing software with limited assistance from other associates.
• Work collaboratively and professionally in a team environment to determine general approach and specific solutions to technical problems and achieve goals.
• Review complex tasks for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy/accuracy.
• Work with Garmin security analysts to develop and implement automated security workflows.
• Plan small to medium sized projects or tasks, make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals/objectives, and provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques.
• Perform technical root cause analysis and outline corrective action for given problems.
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced Engineers and Interns.
• Demonstrate proficient use and knowledge of established standards and procedures, learn how to use and apply engineering tools as needed, and document work thoroughly and in an organized manner.
• Understand that change is important and adapt well, demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization, and participate in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs.

• 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 and at least one 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.

• 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 Git Hub 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.