We are looking for a full-time Software Engineering Team Leader to direct and support software engineers at our headquarters in Olathe, Kansas (a beautiful suburb of Kansas City). In this role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating and participating in generating software requirements and designs for a product or family of products in accordance with Garmin’s software development methodology. Other essential functions include:
Work with Human Resources to address employee relations issues as needed including writing and conducting annual performance evaluations
Participate in software design reviews as necessary, assuring proper attendees and proper coverage of topics, imparting lessons learned and good design practices to all who attend
Create product development plans as directed by engineering management
Ensure the team meets overall development goals in accordance with the product development plan or market requirements and ensure project milestones are met
Monitor progress of the software teams in meeting product requirements and schedule compliance
Set the tone for the team environment and build healthy team relationships
Participate in college campus interviewing and other recruiting activities
Conduct 1:1’s with your team
Will be involved in strategic and sprint planning, daily standups, demos, and scoping of releases (to name a few)
Will work cross functionally with other members in the organization
Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelors or Masters of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or similar. Other requirements include:
- Must possess detailed knowledge and experience with software development and have prior experience as a Java (service level), .NET (service level), or Mobile developer
- Experience with implementing new or updating existing architecture
- Experience with code reviews
- Extensive experience with juggling multiple competing inputs, in a fast paced environment
- Must have 3+ years of experience as a direct line manager of teams of 5+
- Must have solid experience managing teams in a true Agile Scrum/Kanban environment
- Must have experience with Product lifecycles
- Must be willing to travel up to 2-4 times a year overseas (a week at a time)
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience writing performance reviews and facilitating 1:1’s with your team
- Experience with directing, assigning, and reporting on projects/priorities
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage technical human resources
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others under challenging circumstances
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.
