Lead IT Software Engineer (Mostly Front end/Some API)

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Lead IT Software Engineer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing complex multi-system applications and drives collaboration with others to ensure effective project completion while working collaboratively to develop and implement unit and system testing processes.

Essential Functions

• Develops highly visible web applications that are used by millions of worldwide customers across 50 countries
• Collaborates with global engineering teams using exciting technologies including Vue, GraphQL, Node.js, Stencil, Cloud Foundry, Elasticsearch, CSS3, and HTML5
• Participates in the full development lifecycle from concept, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment
• Maintains all aspects of an application including front-end, backend, data integration, UI design, and optimization
• Engages in a diverse development culture that encourages you to focus your expertise while expanding your knowledge of all areas of modern front-end development
• Creates intuitive customer experiences using REST APIs and web components
• Iterates quickly in an Agile, CI/CD driven environment with daily production releases
• Embraces ambitious and innovative concepts including component-based architecture, edge computing, functional programming, micro-frontends, and test-driven development
• Expresses passion through failure, learning, and improvement
• Be part of a truly collaborative team that strives to make a difference
• Identifies and drives improvements in engineering best practices and global standards
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• MUST have advanced/deep working knowledge with Vue (ideally) or React
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript
• Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS skills
• Experience developing web applications using Vue JavaScript frameworks
• Experience serving web applications using Node.js
• Experience using REST and AJAX
• Experience with back end technologies like spring boot/Java
  
  
  

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