Beacon Technologies is seeking an Android Team Lead for our client partner. 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 the 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. This position will be 100% onsite.

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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Science / Technical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of Android development experience.
• Experience mentoring or leading team members is a must.
• 7 to 10 years of object-oriented programming in a language such as C++, C# or Java.
• 6 years of UI based application development.
• 2 years with built-in and integration unit testing.
• 5 years writing or editing technical documentation.
• 5 years or project sustaining or inheritance.
• 2 years project architecting in a team environment.

Other Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically, communicate with overseas teams during non-business hours.
• Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About Beacon Technologies

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Affirmative Action Plan. It is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.