Java Software Engineer | Garmin Labs

We are seeking a Java Software Engineer to join our Garmin Labs team at our Cluj-Napoca office.

Garmin Labs is our R&D department where we focus on innovation. We employ new technologies, as well as existing ones, to develop new products and open new markets, with the purpose of bringing value to our customers through innovative solutions.

As part of this team, you will be developing, deploying, and maintaining the backend servers for a variety of projects. We value candidates that are willing to take technical ownership and make significant contributions both in terms of code and proposed architectural solutions.

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.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Work collaboratively and professionally in a team environment to develop software for specific requirements and technical problems, following Garmin’s coding standards.
• Create and execute designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project.
• Demonstrate proficient use and knowledge of established standards and procedures.
• Collaborate and bring value by actively participating in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Utilize development tools for version control, deployment, monitoring, and other instruments used in the software engineering process.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Strong knowledge of Java SE 8 or newer.
• Good knowledge of web services (REST APIs) and Spring Boot.
• Knowledgeable about relational or non-relational databases.
• Good understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Good usage skills of development tools (version control, deployment, issue tracking).
• Strong English speaking and writing skills.
• BSc in Computer Science, IT or similar.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.

Would be a plus:

• Knowledge of Docker, Kotlin, C# for Unity, Python, Kubernetes, UDP/TCP networking.
• Good knowledge of build tools and continuous delivery.
• Willingness to change projects and technologies.

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.