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Senior Software Engineer - Java/Kotlin

Garmin International, Inc.

Boulder, Colorado

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Collocation, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Datasheets, Detail Oriented, Docker, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Java, Kotlin, Leadership, Mentoring, Microservices, Multitasking, NoSQL, On Call, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Product Development, Productivity Management, Program Planning, Project Design, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Risk, Schematics, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Architecture Design, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Spring Framework, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Research, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Time Management, Vue.js, Web Application Framework, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Boulder, Colorado
POSTED
5 days ago
Overview:

We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer in our Boulder, CO location. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing and testing the Garmin Pay feature in Java, Kotlin and Spring Boot Framework.  Garmin Pay is a digital wallet designed for people who are always on the move.

 

https://explore.garmin.com/en-US/garmin-pay/

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

  • Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in Java, Kotlin with Spring Framework
  • May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
  • Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks
  • Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate
  • Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review
  • Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents
  • Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk taking
  • Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)
  • Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies
  • Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate
  • Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
  • Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Mastered proficiency in writing software in Java and/or Kotlin with Spring Framework
  • Demonstrated proficiency with designing well architectured software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality
  • Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
  • Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output
  • Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
  • The deadline to apply to this role is July 17, 2026

Desired Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with designing and developing microservices in a cloud environment
  • A strong background in RESTful API development
  • Strong experience with Relational Databases and NoSQL data stores
  • Broad knowledge with all steps in the software development lifecycle
  • Knowledge of Spring Frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, WebFlux)
  • Experience working with event-driven architectures
  • A background working with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with component-based web frameworks (similar to Lit, Angular, Svelte, React, Vue)
  • Experience working within an Agile development environment

 

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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Garmin International, Inc.