Team Leader IT Software Engineering

Garmin

Olathe, KS

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Agile Modeling, Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Audio Engineering, Capacity and Performance Management, Career Counseling, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Engineering, Establish Priorities, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Software, Internet Application, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Server Programming/Applications, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Trade-Off Analysis, Web Design, Web Programming, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Olathe, KS

POSTED

6 days ago

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Team Leader IT Software Engineering at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will provide technical and people leadership for the design, development, and delivery of a modern, web-based platform supporting enterprise service workflows. This role is responsible for defining technical architecture, guiding implementation decisions, and leading a team of engineers to deliver scalable, reliable solutions used by a broad and globally distributed user base.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can balance architecture, delivery, and team development while partnering closely with Product, Project Management, and other engineering teams in an Agile environment.

Essential Functions

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Define and evolve the technical architecture for a web-based platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability
Lead technical design discussions and architectural decisions, including tradeoff analysis and technology selection
Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards while remaining pragmatic and fit-for-purpose
Participate in and guide design and code reviews, promoting sound engineering practices and patterns

Delivery & Execution

Lead a team of software engineers responsible for delivering features, tools, and platform capabilities
Partner with Product Owners and Project Managers to translate requirements into technical designs and delivery plans
Monitor progress against commitments, manage technical risks, and ensure delivery predictability
Balance new feature development with operational excellence, technical debt reduction, and platform stability
Coordinate dependencies and integrations with other internal systems and teams

Engineering & Development

Design, develop, and maintain web-enabled client-side and server-side applications following a structured SDLC
Ensure high-quality implementation through automated testing, CI/CD practices, and peer review
Maintain, enhance, and modernize existing software components over time

Team Leadership & Development

Build and sustain a high-performing engineering team through recruiting, coaching, and retention of top talent
Provide regular feedback, career development guidance, and performance management, including annual reviews
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Develop and manage team capacity and performance metrics to support planning and transparency

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align technical delivery with business objectives
Communicate technical concepts, risks, and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Participate in IT leadership discussions related to strategy, delivery health, and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Previous experience and/or demonstrated ability to effectively manage technical resources
Minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience, including experience leading or mentoring other engineers
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and guide architecture and design decisions
Strong experience designing and building web-based applications and services
Solid understanding of modern software development practices, SDLC, and Agile delivery models
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proven ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and lead in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment

Desired Qualifications

Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale web platforms or internal products
Experience leading teams in Agile or Scrum environments
Familiarity with service-oriented or platform-based architectures
Experience with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native concepts
Strong understanding of API design, integration patterns, and data persistence strategies
Experience working with globally distributed teams

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.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

About the Company

Garmin

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