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Garmin Senior Java Developer in Olathe, Kansas
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Java Developer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This developer will need strong expertise in backend and frontend technologies, SQL skills, and hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications and contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle. Knowledge of Oracle ERP System is a plus.
Essential Functions
Leads complex multi-system application development projects and drives collaboration with other teams/departments
Provides technical input to solution development plans/concept documents and collaborates and adds value in design reviews
Develops and supports integrations between multiple systems and/or applications
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
Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies and determines feasibility of team or functional goals/objectives
Understands business impacts of issues as they relate to IT owned solutions, provides reliable solutions to wide range of difficult problems including evaluation of new technologies to improve existing functions, and consistently looks at opportunity in all change
Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Software Engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2)
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
Participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs
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
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, develops, tests, and maintains robust and scalable web applications using Java (Spring/Spring Boot) and modern frontend technologies
Works within SQL Queries
Implements and maintains continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes
Collaborates with product owners, UI/UX designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software solutions
Ensures code quality through automated tests, code reviews, and adherence to best practices
Troubleshoots production issues and participates in on-call rotations if needed
Maintains documentation and participates in agile/scrum processe
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related field AND a minimum of 5 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 programming experience using Java Spring Boot framework
Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
Exposure to frontend technologies such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Angular, React, or Vue
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Bamboo).
Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and version control systems (Git).
Possess strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment
Desired Qualifications
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Previous experience working in a team environment
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