Team Leader Quality

Garmin Ltd.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Cary, NC is seeking a full-time Team Leader Quality to guide a team of software quality analysts and drive automation testing for Garmin's outdoor product software.

You will coach and develop team members, design test plans, oversee the SDLC, and partner with product engineering to resolve issues and improve processes. A minimum of 5 years in software quality with leadership experience is preferred, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant experience required.
• At least 5 years of software quality/testing experience.
• Experience leading a software quality team and designing test plans.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a software quality team, setting the tone and mentoring staff.
• Plan, perform, and document software testing to meet requirements.
• Develop and drive automation testing initiatives.
• Communicate results with product teams and drive process improvements.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and evaluate team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Software quality

Test planning

Automation testing

Communication

Mentoring

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-timeTeam Leader Quality at our Cary, NC location. In this role, you will be responsible for leading, developing and growing a team of capable and dependable software quality analysts and overseeing the development of automation testing, ensuring the quality of Garmin’s outdoor product software.

Essential Functions

• Manage, plan, organize, perform and document software testing and quality activities to meet documented and implied requirements for Garmin’s product software
• Analyze test results and user feedback, and communicate with product development teams to assist in problem resolution
• Work on continuous improvement of test processes including metrics and automation integration
• Continuously assess product stability and compliance and provide good visibility to team
• Continuously evaluate and provide feedback on Garmin’s product development process to ensure appropriate participation and empowerment of the teams
• Participate in selection and deployment of software quality related tools and procedures
• Ensure optimal communication with customers (internal and external as applicable)
• Directly supervise various levels of software quality 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fieldORa minimum of 4 years relevant experienceORan equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing a software quality/software testing role
• Experience and/or demonstrated capability in leading a software quality team
• Possess practical experience designing test plans and implementing structured software validation strategies relevant to Garmin’s business needs
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the complete software development lifecycle and software quality processes relevant to Garmin’s business needs
• Possess relevant experience creating and executing test plans, schedules and scripts relevant to Garmin’s business needs
• Demonstrate 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

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a hardware product development enviornment
• Exposure to outdoor adventure products (ex. hiking, diving, cycling, etc.)
• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)

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