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# Front End Software Engineer

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Extensible HyperText Markup Language (XHTML), HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Elasticsearch, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hibernate (Java), Java Database Connectivity, Java Servlet, Apache Struts, JavaServer Faces, Javaserver Pages, Node.Js, Software Tools, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, System Testing, TopLink, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Web Standards, ReactJS, Garmin, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Graphql
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59328862-front-end-software-engineer

## About the Role

All Teams:

 * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field AND a minimum of 2 years 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, Java Server Pages (JSP), Java Servlets, JDBC, Java Enterprise Edition technologies, O/R mapping (Hibernate, Toplink), Java Web Frameworks (Struts, JSF)
 * Demonstrated proficiency in writing software in developmental languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React/Vue/Angular, HTML/CSS)
 * Must demonstrate an understanding of web standards (XHTML, CSS) relevant to Garmin's business needs

Desired Qualifications

 * Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
 * Previous experience working in a team environment

## Description

* 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
 * Collaborates with global engineering teams using exciting technologies including Vue.js, Node.js, Express, GraphQL, Elasticsearch, CSS3, and HTML5
 * 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
 * Designs, enhances and develops single and multi-system applications written in Java


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