Software Engineer -Python

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2-Python at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will design, enhance, and deliver internal technology solutions that emphasize user-experience, automation, and seamless integration across platforms.

Essential Functions

Experience designing user-centric workflows and improving application usability

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

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

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience (ideally 3-5)

Experience programming in Python in addition to an alternative language such as Java, C#, etc.

Flexible and adaptable to potential changes in project prioritization

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

Desired Qualifications

Experience with log management platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, or similar technologies

Experience with UI development

Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm

Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions

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

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