IT Software Engineering Team Leader (Java) at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

We’re looking for a full-time IT Software Engineering Team Leader to lead and grow a team, while directing and coordinating software development activities with Garmin's agile scrum teams. Other essential functions include: 

Supervisor

• Directly supervise team members with daily regular interactions, including managing teams work load


• Oversee training, mentoring and overall professional growth of associates


• Create performance evaluation; review and administer with manager assistance as needed

Planning and Delivery execution

• Accountable for the delivery and quality of service of the team 


• Coordinate and participate in generating requirements and designs for a set of web solutions in accordance with Garmin’s standards.


• Plan and schedule work, including the allocation of resources and planning team members’ work


• Maintain, improve, and extend existing software


• Oversee the development of features, tools, and/or technologies associated with the set of applications owned by the team


• Provide operational leadership for day-to-day activities and strategic direction


• Monitor progress of the team in meeting deliverables and schedule compliance


• Develop and continuously improve the way in which the team delivers


• Able to discern when to escalate issues to management

Team Health

• Motivate team to achieve optimum results as it relates to productivity quality and performance


• Set the tone for the team environment and build healthy team relationships.


• Recruit, develop, and retain associates to build a high performing team


• Use metrics to analyze and improve team health and delivery


• Construct and communicate data report to upper management about the team and its improvements

Other Responsibilities:

• Design and develop web applications and web services as part of an Agile SDLC


• Review the code and design of developers on the team


• Is on-call to support the stability and quality of the applications owned by its team


• Manage the resolution of major incidents


• Work with Human Resources to address employee relations issues as needed

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or another substantially similar field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of experience and education. Other requirements include:

• 5 years of relevant experience in web applications development


• Previous experience and/or demonstrated ability to effectively manage technical resources


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


• Demonstrated ability to work well with others under challenging circumstances

Candidates with significant experience in Java Web Applications Development and Agile methodologies are highly preferred!

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.