Lead Software Engineer (DevOps / Cloud Enablement)

• Contributes, supports and enforces adherence to architecture roadmaps and development standards
• Exercises significant degree of leadership to projects and programs which contribute directly to organizational objectives
• 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
• 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
• Assists with new technology selection and/or processor selection on new projects with broadly defined requirements
• 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
• 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 and Serves as a leader of change
• Participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs

• Are a seasoned software engineer or architect with strong cloud and platform engineering experience.
• Have developed and operated cloud-native distributed services that require high reliability such as safety critical systems.
• Communicate clearly - both in writing and in conversation - and know how to adapt your message to your audience’s technical level.
• Have excellent customer service and bring empathy and patience when helping less experienced teams navigate complex challenges.
• Stay pragmatic: you know the ideal solution isn’t always the right one for now.
• Have strong opinions, yet remain humble, flexible, and collaborative.
• Are energized by the challenge of building something new in a fast-moving, startup-like environment.

If you’re passionate about enabling teams, shaping standards, and helping developers succeed in the cloud, we’d love to have you on the journey., * 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

• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing software in developmental languages (Java, Python, or C#)
• Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of technology solutions
• Must demonstrate proficiency and possess the experience necessary to design, enhance and develop single and multi-system applications
• Demonstrated experience with micro-services distributed environments and version control systems (ex. GIT)
• Demonstrated proficiency/experience with automated testing tools and testing procedures
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in Consulting services to engineers
• Demonstrated proficiency/experience with resiliency techniques such as load balancers, circuit breakers, caching, etc.
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of secure coding practices
• Proficiency in Java Spring Framework
• Experience with Kubernetes, Public Cloud solution (Azure/AWS), RabbitMQ, Kafka, Cassandra, MySQL
• Experience with Manufacturing Engineering Systems and/or ERP.
• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous experience working in a global team environment using Agile Scrum framework

This position is eligible for Garmin’s benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits