Android Software Engineer – Team Lead

Position Overview:

The Software Engineer – Team Lead coordinates and participates in the development of Android software for fitness console development with global R&D teams. Directly manages a team of 4-6 Software Engineers and works with Product Owners and Global R&D to develop clear requirements/standards, review/assist in key phase gates, and help achieve quality, cost, and delivery of projects. Will focus on management of multiple projects through Johnson’s Digital Product Development process to develop console software.

Leading by example, the ideal candidate will leverage sound technical knowledge to improve products and processes while guiding and inspiring team members. Has a strong capability to anticipate and resolve engineering development challenges early and effectively. Blends solid engineering skill and personnel leadership excellence.

Responsibilities:

· Assists Engineering Manager in attracting and hiring top engineering talent

· Provides work direction to engineers under supervision

· Trains staff in product development processes

· Works with engineers to meet KPI expectations

· Serve as communication lead between global software teams

· Drive consistency for task tracking and schedule for global software teams

· Provide technical leadership for global software teams

· Balance overall company needs for NPD and how Software Development fits into development of new products

· Partner with Software teams for two-way support for product development

· Translate marketing requirements into actionable technical tasks for the R&D team

· Lead individual development projects as needed