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Garmin Software Engineer -Python in Olathe, Kansas
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2-Python 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 user-experience, automation, and seamless integration across platforms.
Essential Functions
Experience designing user-centric workflows and improving application usability
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 1)
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
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience (ideally 3-5)
Experience programming in Python in addition to an alternative language such as Java, C#, etc.
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
Desired Qualifications
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 GitHub Actions
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