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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Architect IT Applications - **Company:** Garmin Ltd - **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $89,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Business Software, Programming Tools, Web Development, Node.Js, Oracle (Applications), Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Garmin, Vue.js, Information Technology, Oracle Ebusiness - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59684037-architect-it-applications ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or another relevant field AND a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience * Must possess experience (in years noted above) in developing and architecting scalable n-tier enterprise business applications relevant to Garmin's business needs * Must possess experience (in years noted above) in defining and implementing application development and integration best practices and processes relevant to Garmin's business needs * Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others * Must be detail-oriented and can work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision * Must possess the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment * Must possess excellent leadership skills and the ability to generate and support pragmatic solutions that meet Garmin's market launch requirements, while maintaining high quality standards * Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality * Demonstrated experience in successful implementation of technology solutions * Demonstrated proficiency and possess experience necessary to design, enhance and develop single and multi-system applications * Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a large team or departmental setting * Previous experience working in a team environment ## Description * Develops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity * Identifies and implements opportunities for improvement and solutions to address those opportunities (e.g. architectural, performance, maintainability, security, scalability, reusability, etc.) within one or more business applications * Leads major development, integration, or application implementation projects consisting of multiple components or sub-projects which require sophisticated project planning * Performs reviews of technical design and code changes for a specific, assigned portion of the overall applications and integrations code base and provides direction and recommendations to application implementation teams and developers as needed * Develops technical roadmaps and provides support and ensures adherence to roadmaps and development standards through interacting and collaborating with development teams and functional owners * Translates, negotiates, and communicates complex architectural and development concepts across development teams and key (often non-technical) stakeholders to meet architectural and business objectives * Contributes, supports, and encourages application development and integration best practices during the software development life cycle (SDLC) * Recommends technology and development standards to be used on day-to-day feature development * Ensures utilization of standard development tools, technologies, libraries, and frameworks * Negotiates with the business on prioritizing technical work with new business features, creating a balance between healthy systems and delivering critical business features * Exercises a significant degree of leadership to projects and programs which contribute directly to organizational objectives * Works with Directors, Managers, IT Analysts, Project Managers, and Architects to determine system wide design impacts * Assists in validating and communicating detailed Level of Effort estimates for each project * Evaluates new technologies, features and functions and provides input on broader technology solutions outside of core discipline * Serves as a mentor to less experienced team members (Levels 1, 2 & 3) * Demonstrates broad and global understanding of Garmin's business model including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, etc., * Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Agile, Demantra, Advanced Supply Chain Planning, Service Oriented Architectures, Java, Node, Vue, Web development, etc. ## Related Videos - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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