Team Leader Software Engineering

If you want to contribute to
saving people's lives every day
, you're invited to join our
Outdoor segment
. Our teams are involved in scaling up the existing projects or building new features from scratch.

With the
inReach
device, the central piece of our Outdoor department, which connects to the Iridium satellite network, our customers can stay connected regardless of being in the middle of the ocean or over 5.000 meters climbing the Himalayas. The inReach SOS button saves 7 people each single day.

We are seeking out a Team Leder to coordinate a team of passionate engineers.

In this role you will directly supervise software engineers, oversee training and career development for all your team members and guide the team to overcome obstacles.
Beyond technical skills, it's essential for our ideal candidate to be a true team player, someone who aligns with our values and is dedicated to helping the entire team thrive together.
We believe that collaboration leads to the best ideas, and we rely heavily on team interaction. As a hybrid role based in Cluj-Napoca, this position will require
at least 3 days in the office each week
.

What you'll do:

• Lead and mentor your development team, ensuring they are motivated and equipped to succeed
• Take ownership and responsibility for the applications owned by the team
• Oversee software development lifecycle, evaluating workload, adjusting schedules and priorities to make sure projects are delivered on time
• 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
• 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
• Track KPIs for your team and drive continuous process improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and design, to align development activities
• Ensure efficient communication between teams
• Support team members, peers, and other Garmin associates by actively seeking feedback, building networks, sharing successes, tools and knowledge

Requirements
Technical:

• Proficiency with C#, .NET, micro-services/distributed systems, MSSQL, Entity Framework/Core, asynchronous programming, message queues, Azure or similar, HTML, CSS, Git source control
• Good knowledge of a wide range of technologies and technical concepts including but not limited to C#, .NET & .NET Core, Web API, Azure services, Micro-services/Distributed systems, MSSQL, Entity Framework/Core, Asynchronous programming
• Web programming experience, including knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and libraries like Angular or React
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns and best practices
• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum) and modern development practices like CI/CD, application resiliency and security
• Customer-focused, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional user experience and qualitative and performant software solutions
• 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:

• Proven ability to manage complex software projects
• Team Leading and mentoring experience for teams of 4+ people (direct-line management with 1-2-1's, reviews)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and translate technical challenges into business solutions
• Adaptable, proactive and passionate about innovation
• Focus on efficient time and resource management
• English proficiency

Would be nice if you:

• Have been managed/coordinated multiple projects at the same time
• Enjoy sharing your knowledge with others or learn from your teammates and have been leading/involved in an engineering-community

Benefits
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.