Team Leader Software Engineering | Messaging Team

The Messaging Team is responsible for building and enhancing web applications, APIs and services which are used across multiple Garmin segments. These apps give customers and Garmin devices lots of ways to communicate, whether they're on or off grid. We're making satellite and internet communication possible for Garmin devices across the board.

The team is made up of experienced and passionate individuals who have been working on the apps for several years. The team owns the apps they are responsible for from architecture decisions to project planning implementation and deployments.

As a Team Leader, you will play a vital role in guiding and orchestrating software development activities. You will directly supervise software engineers, oversee training and career development for all your team members and address team problems. In this role you will help design, implement and develop communication channels for the next generation of Garmin devices.

What you'll do:

• Take ownership and responsibility for the applications owned by the team.
• Drive, coordinate, supervise and facilitate the work processes of our team while being involved hands on in the day-to-day project delivery.
• Active leading the solution creation, effort estimation, development, and project implementation.
• Evaluate workload, adjusting schedules and priorities as required to make sure deadlines are met.
• Align the team and individual goals with the ones of the organization.
• Create, maintain, offer and improve needed resources in order to increase performance of the team members.
• Ensure efficient inter-team communication and dissemination of information coming from outside the group.
• Ensure that the code is of high quality and well-optimized.
• Support team members, peers, and other Garmin associates by actively seeking feedback, building networks, sharing successes, tools and knowledge.

Technical:

• Good knowledge of a wide range of technologies including but not limited to C#, .NET & .NET Core, Web API, Asynchronous programming, Design Patterns, Message Queues, Event Streaming.
• MSSQL, Entity Framework/Core knowledge, DB optimalization.
• Demonstrated proficiency and necessary experience in designing, enhancing and developing complex .NET microservices, distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
• Experience in a cloud environment (ex. Azure or AWS).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or in a technical field relevant to the essential functions of this job description and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.

Soft skills:

• Focus on efficient time and resource management.
• Demonstrate strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good English skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in leading teams of 4+ people.

Would be nice if you:

• Frontend knowledge: Vanilla JS, React.
• Infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Passionate about discovering more effective solutions.
• Enjoy sharing your knowledge with others or learn from your teammates.
• Have experience with working as part of an Agile (especially Scrum) team.

Benefits to enhance your experience:

• 24 days off each year plus extra vacation days based on years at Garmin and compensation for legal holidays.
• Health package subscription and yearly budget for glasses.
• Monthly budget for sports and wellbeing activities.
• Local and global career development programs (training, mentorship, technical and leadership development, and more).
• Access to e-learning platforms and support for technical conferences attendance.
• Loyalty bonus within the company, plus other special bonuses (for holidays and personal life events).
• Meal tickets.

Yours exclusively when part of our team:

• Significant discount for Garmin products.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Contribution to the retirement plan (Pillar 3).
• Garmin products available for testing and borrowing.
• A comprehensive event series championing wellbeing, sports, and community tailored to foster holistic health (featuring sports events, classes, hackathons, parties, and more).
• Other benefits which we invite you to discover along the recruitment process.

Garmin Cluj is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.