Team Leader Quality

Garmin International, Inc.•Cary, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Quality at our Cary, NC location. In this role, you will be responsible for leading, developing and growing a team of capable and dependable software quality analysts and overseeing the development of automation testing, ensuring the quality of Garmin’s outdoor product software.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field OR a minimum of 4 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)
Minimum of 5 years experience performing a software quality/software testing role
Experience and/or demonstrated capability in leading a software quality team
Possess practical experience designing test plans and implementing structured software validation strategies relevant to Garmin’s business needs
Demonstrate a solid understanding of the complete software development lifecycle and software quality processes relevant to Garmin’s business needs
Possess relevant experience creating and executing test plans, schedules and scripts relevant to Garmin’s business needs
Demonstrate 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

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a hardware product development enviornment
Exposure to outdoor adventure products (ex. hiking, diving, cycling, etc.)
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, organize, perform and document software testing and quality activities to meet documented and implied requirements for Garmin’s product software
Analyze test results and user feedback, and communicate with product development teams to assist in problem resolution
Work on continuous improvement of test processes including metrics and automation integration
Continuously assess product stability and compliance and provide good visibility to team
Continuously evaluate and provide feedback on Garmin’s product development process to ensure appropriate participation and empowerment of the teams
Participate in selection and deployment of software quality related tools and procedures
Ensure optimal communication with customers (internal and external as applicable)
Directly supervise various levels of software quality team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring
Participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance for the team