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# Lead Software Engineer (DevOps / Cloud Enablement)

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, Scrum Methodology, RabbitMQ, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, System Software, System Testing, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Garmin, Caching, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Software Version Control, Microservices
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59878060-lead-software-engineer-devops-cloud-enablement

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

As part of this team, you'll collaborate globally with developers on both consulting and hands-on engagements, offering the right balance of technical depth and practical guidance. You'll also work closely with the Cloud Platform Engineering team to shape the evolution of our internal cloud services, ensuring they meet the needs of our diverse engineering community.

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.

Essential Functions

 * 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