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Overview We are seeking a full-time Lead IT Software Engineer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will spearhead the software development efforts for Garmin’s Cloud Services portal—a cutting-edge and strategically important solution for the enterprise. This is an evolving platform with many new features in development, requiring an experienced software engineering leader to ensure the product scales effectively to meet business demands. The Lead Engineer will collaborate closely with a global development team primarily based in India, working alongside product owners and architects in the US to drive new initiatives. This role involves leading application design, coordinating with the worldwide development team for seamless implementation, and ensuring alignment with architectural roadmaps and development standards. Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing system improvements, shaping the technical direction of projects, mentoring team members to foster growth and excellence, and participating in hands-on support and development activities. Essential Functions Designs and develops web-enabled client-side and server-side applications as part of a structured Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process Exercises a significant degree of leadership to projects and feature development which contribute directly to organizational objectives Engages with and supports a global team development team, without supervisor responsibilities Works collaboratively with the product owner, architects and users Ensures stable production roll-out of changes made to the applications Ensures the changes developed are high quality, meet business and technical requirements Contributes, supports and enforces adherence to architecture roadmaps and development standards 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 Performs reviews of technical design and code changes for a specific, assigned portion of the overall applications and integrations code base; providing direction and recommendations to application implementation teams and developers as needed. Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Software Engineers (Software Engineers 1, 2, & Senior) 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 Serves as a leader of change Demonstrates professional maturity through giving and receiving constructive feedback Resolves conflicts with little assistance Exemplifies Garmin’s Mission, Vision and Values and proactively works to improve image and culture Participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs On-call support 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 Performs other duties as necessary Basic Qualifications 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 web and backend development languages (Java, SQL, NodeJS, Spring, Kafka, RabbitMQ) Must demonstrate proficiency and possess the experience necessary to design, enhances and develop single and multi-system applications Demonstrated experience with cloud native and micro services architecture solutions Demonstrated experience with version control systems such as Git Demonstrated proficiency and 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 in a large team or departmental setting Desired Qualifications Previous experience working with a remote development team Previous experience with Python and Kubernetes Previous experience with Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) Previous experience with SAFe 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 BenefitsEssential Functions Designs and develops web-enabled client-side and server-side applications as part of a structured Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process Exercises a significant degree of leadership to projects and feature development which contribute directly to organizational objectives Engages with and supports a global team development team, without supervisor responsibilities Works collaboratively with the product owner, architects and users Ensures stable production roll-out of changes made to the applications Ensures the changes developed are high quality, meet business and technical requirements Contributes, supports and enforces adherence to architecture roadmaps and development standards 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 Performs reviews of technical design and code changes for a specific, assigned portion of the overall applications and integrations code base; providing direction and recommendations to application implementation teams and developers as needed. Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Software Engineers (Software Engineers 1, 2, & Senior) 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 Serves as a leader of change Demonstrates professional maturity through giving and receiving constructive feedback Resolves conflicts with little assistance Exemplifies Garmin’s Mission, Vision and Values and proactively works to improve image and culture Participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs On-call support 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 Performs other duties as necessary Basic Qualifications 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 web and backend development languages (Java, SQL, NodeJS, Spring, Kafka, RabbitMQ) Must demonstrate proficiency and possess the experience necessary to design, enhances and develop single and multi-system applications Demonstrated experience with cloud native and micro services architecture solutions Demonstrated experience with version control systems such as Git Demonstrated proficiency and 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 in a large team or departmental setting Desired Qualifications Previous experience working with a remote development team Previous experience with Python and Kubernetes Previous experience with Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) Previous experience with SAFe 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