Java Software Engineer | Connect IQ Team

If you enjoy developing quality and innovative software solutions and want to be part of a team that contributes to a collaboratively and professionally end to end product development environment, then keep reading this job description.

Currently we have an opening for the following project:

Connect IQ: Our team develops software solutions for the Connect IQ product, which is a platform that allows third-party developers to create apps that can be used by everyday users to customize Garmin devices by downloading watch faces, apps, or data fields. Connect IQ system relies on RESTful API services that serve multiple clients while continuously striving to improve scalability and performance of the overall platform.

We believe that collaboration leads to the best ideas, and we rely heavily on team interaction. As a hybrid role based in Cluj-Napoca, this position will require at least 3 days in the office each week.

Joining this team, you will:

• Develop software in Java for Garmin products and/or applications consistently following Garmin's coding standards and in accordance with applicable software development methodology and release processes
• Utilize software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
• Create and execute designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project
• Collaborate and add value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions
• Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
  
  
  

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Java and OOP principles
• Proficiency experience in designing, enhancing and developing complex Java microservices (Spring Boot) or cloud-native applications
• Strong understanding of Spring Framework
• Good knowledge of web services (REST)
• Knowledgeable about relational or non-relational databases
• Good knowledge of unit testing
• Good understanding of design patterns
• Good usage skills of development tools (source control, development environment, issue tracking)
• Good knowledge of building tools and continuous delivery
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Team player
  
  

Would be a plus, if you:

• Have experience with caching solutions
• Are familiar with RabbitMQ and Elastic Search
  
  
  

Benefits

Benefits to enhance your experience:

• 24 days off each year plus extra vacation days based on years at Garmin and compensation for legal holidays
• Health package subscription and yearly budget for glasses
• Monthly budget for sports and wellbeing activities
• Local and global career development programs (training, mentorship, technical and leadership development, and more)
• Access to e-learning platforms and support for technical conferences attendance
• Loyalty bonus within the company, plus other special bonuses (for holidays and personal life events)
• Meal tickets
  
  

Yours exclusively when part of our team:

• Significant discount for Garmin products
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Contribution to the retirement plan (Pillar 3)
• Garmin products available for testing and borrowing
• A comprehensive event series championing wellbeing, sports, and community tailored to foster holistic health (featuring sports events, classes, hackathons, parties, and more)
• Other benefits which we invite you to discover along the recruitment process
  
  

Garmin Cluj is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.