Experienced Front-End Software Engineer (Finance)
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Front End Mid-level Software Engineer 2 for our headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. In this role, you will be responsible for developing scalable web applications for our core Garmin.com website. The ideal candidate has a passion for development and understands how they fit into the ever-changing front-end landscape, as well as a desire to explore the following opportunities:
Essential Functions
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Develop highly visible web applications that are used by millions of worldwide customers across 50+ countries
- Collaborate with global engineering teams using exciting technologies including Vue, GraphQL, Node.js, Stencil, Cloud Foundry, Elasticsearch, CSS3, and HTML5
- Participate in the full development lifecycle from concept, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment
- Maintain all aspects of an application including front-end, backend, data integration, UI design, and optimization
- Engage in a diverse development culture that encourages you to focus your expertise while expanding your knowledge of all areas of modern front-end development
- Create intuitive customer experiences using REST APIs and web components
- Iterate quickly in an Agile, CI/CD driven environment with daily production releases
- Embrace ambitious and innovative concepts including component-based architecture, edge computing, functional programming, micro-frontends, and test-driven development
- Express passion through failure, learning, and improvement
- Be part of a truly collaborative team that strives to make a difference
- Identify and drive improvements in engineering best practices and global standards
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript
- Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS skills
- Experience developing web applications using JavaScript frameworks (Vue (what we use), React, Angular, etc.)
- Experience serving web applications using Node.js
- Experience using REST and AJAX
- Experience with web standards, usability, and accessibility principles
- Experience communicating and interacting with non-technical individuals
- Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
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
