Team Leader Software Engineering

Garmin International•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Software Engineering in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for directing activities of a Software Engineering team that is responsible for the development and support of software tools, applications, and services that enable Garmin's global distribution and logistics operations to scale with company growth. Essential Functions Lead a team of Software Engineers and Data Engineers in the design and development of new software tools , as well as the support and improvement of existing applications. Coordinate and define the team's activities based on priorities, resources, and capabilities of the team Partner with Operations Engineering, IT and Global Distribution teams to understand distribution and logistics processes, identify opportunities for improvement through new technology, and drive innovation by proactively looking for new tools, models and methodologies that meet business needs Ensure the team meets overall development goals in accordance with project scope and ensure project milestones are met Lead and provide direction on more technically complex projects and tasks Build and support processes and structure that enable the team to operate at peak efficiency and capacity Recruit, develop and retain a high performing team by participating in recruiting activities, interviewing, training, and performance management, including conducting annual performance evaluations. Manage team performance and communicate achievements and areas for improvement. Establish high standards through effective coaching, mentoring, and training associates to achieve results Create an engaging environment that promotes ownership, accountability, and collaboration. Build strong partnerships across internal organizations Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin's 24/7 operations

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR a minimum of 10 years relevant experience
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Must possess detailed knowledge and experience with full-stack development languages and frameworks such as Java/SpringBoot, Node.js/Express, Vue/React and strong knowledge of relational and/or No SQL relational databases.
Demonstrated 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
Previous leadership or mentorship experience

Nice To Haves

Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Previous software engineering leadership experience
Previous experience developing software in C#/.NET framework
Previous experience with cloud computing platforms such as Cloud Foundry, Azure, OpenShift, Kubernetes
Previous experience in a distribution environment, with knowledge of common warehouse processes and software tools

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Software Engineers and Data Engineers in the design and development of new software tools , as well as the support and improvement of existing applications.
Coordinate and define the team's activities based on priorities, resources, and capabilities of the team
Partner with Operations Engineering, IT and Global Distribution teams to understand distribution and logistics processes, identify opportunities for improvement through new technology, and drive innovation by proactively looking for new tools, models and methodologies that meet business needs
Ensure the team meets overall development goals in accordance with project scope and ensure project milestones are met
Lead and provide direction on more technically complex projects and tasks
Build and support processes and structure that enable the team to operate at peak efficiency and capacity
Recruit, develop and retain a high performing team by participating in recruiting activities, interviewing, training, and performance management, including conducting annual performance evaluations.
Manage team performance and communicate achievements and areas for improvement.
Establish high standards through effective coaching, mentoring, and training associates to achieve results
Create an engaging environment that promotes ownership, accountability, and collaboration.
Build strong partnerships across internal organizations
Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin's 24/7 operations