Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Backend Engineer (Cloud). You will be responsible for designing and developing complex cloud applications shaping Garmin marine cloud technology stack to deliver high-quality products to customers. What you’ll do Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions using Java and related technologies. Collaborate effectively with other Garmin associates through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions. Perform technical root cause analysis and outline corrective action for given problems, offering comments, suggestions for alternative solutions, process improvements, and estimating level of effort. Continuously evaluate and improve architecture and performance to meet evolving business needs. Deliver high-quality software solutions through test-driven development (TDD) practices and implementing automated testing strategies to improve reliability and efficiency. Work with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS to deploy and manage applications. Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams to achieve goals with a sense of urgency and focus on the right priorities. Participate in product and/or application definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs. What you’ll need Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience developing with Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate). Proficiency in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and work independently on complex technical challenges. Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and experience with Azure or AWS. Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure Cosmos DB). Understanding of computing with complex data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading, design patterns and standard libraries. Experience with IDEs (e.g., IntelliJ, Visual Studio), Git/Gerrit, configuration management systems, and CI/CD processes (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible). Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; fluency in English. Team-oriented attitude and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple locations in a collaborative environment. Experience with agile SDLC methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, and Confluence. Experience with both Linux and Windows environments. Bonus points Experience in leading and managing technical teams. Additional experience developing software in other languages such as C#, NodeJS, Ruby, React, JavaScript. Familiarity with marine environment technology, navigation and devices. Workplace Workplace type: hybrid Location: Massarosa, Tuscany, Italy. Our home is a short distance from nearby cities of art, beaches and mountains. Company Garmin Italy Technologies produces electronic charts for the leisure boating market. Our mission is to delight our customer by producing market leading intuitive and innovative marine cartography content and features through creativity, engineering excellence, market knowledge, and efficient production procedures. Our cartography is available to boaters for use in GPS chartplotters and in our app for Apple and Android devices. The Garmin group operates in 34 countries with over 20,000 associates, spanning automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor and fitness markets. See more at Garmin’s site. J-18808-Ljbffr