Team Leader Software Engineering (Python/Java)

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 be responsible for directing and coordinating activities of a Software Engineering team that is responsible for software development for our Garmin's Cloud Services portal-a cutting-edge and strategically important solution for the enterprise. This is an evolving platform with many new features in development, requiring an experienced software engineering leader to ensure the product scales effectively to meet business demands.

Lead and mentor software engineers working in Olathe as they build systems written in both Python and Java for the Cloud Service portal. They will collaborate closely with a global development team as well as working alongside product owners and architects in the US to drive new initiatives. This role involves leading application design, coordinating with the worldwide development team for seamless implementation, and ensuring alignment with architectural roadmaps and development standards.

Essential Functions

• Lead a team of Software Engineers with diverse capability levels in the design of new products, enhancement of existing designs, and development of test procedures
• Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs for a product or family of products in accordance with Garmin's software development methodology
• 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 and ensure project milestones are met
• Monitor progress of the software teams in meeting product requirements and schedule compliance
• Directly supervise various levels of software 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
• Able to discern when to escalate issues to management
• On-Call support

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Previous software engineering leadership (direct manager of people) experience
• Must possess detailed knowledge and experience with writing software in with python or Java
• Hands-on technical competence and the ability to question and refine technical decisions, and the ability to contribute code when required
• 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
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment that is building customized technology for Garmin's development portal
• A desire to contribute as a leader to the overall success of the team and work alongside the team when necessary
• Available to support after hours when needed for incident management

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