HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

At HARMAN, we recognize that effective collaboration and adaptability are critical elements in delivering value to our customers.

As a Project Leader specializing in Build and Automation, you will be responsible for the delivery of a robust build infrastructure and automation environment that enables best-in-class continuous integration and software delivery practices within our SBU Connectivity projects. This role requires close collaboration with our DevOps engineers, the project teams and the Software Project Leaders to ensure successful software deliveries internally and externally, and alignment with project goals.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead critical continuous integration efforts within the Build and Automation domain, contributing to the development of innovative and high-quality solutions that meet industry standards and customer expectations.

Your enthusiasm for working in an international team is evident and reflects our shared vision of making HARMAN a leading software company. Your dedication to refining our CICD processes, with a focus on improving efficiency and maintaining exceptional quality, aligns perfectly with our organizational goals.

Your Team

This position reports to the Manager, Build and Automation Romania. You will be an integral member of our experienced development team, working closely with software project leaders, software engineers, test engineers and our build and automation project leaders.

What You Will Do

• Ensure best-in-class CI/CD with automated L1/L2 testing is implemented and executed.
• Develop continuous integration plans that outline the process, milestones, and resources required for successful software deliveries.
• Work closely with our DevOps engineers and software project leads to ensure alignment of integration efforts with project timelines and goals.
• Implement quality assurance measures to ensure that integrated software meet established standards and requirements.
• Promptly identify and address build issues, working closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain accurate documentation of continuous integration processes, configurations, and results to facilitate knowledge transfer and future reference.
• Proactively identify integration risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines and deliverables.
• Provide regular CICD progress updates to stakeholders, including project leaders, developers, and management, to ensure transparency and alignment with project goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance integration processes, tools, and methodologies to promote efficiency and effectiveness within the software development lifecycle.

What You Need to be successful

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in leading software development or working in software integration.
• Proven experience of working with CI pipelines.
• Experience of working with Linux operating systems.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams and drive project success.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results within project constraints.
• Experience of planning and tracking within frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Fluent English skills and exceptional communication skills.
• Understanding of UML and/or SW architecture concepts.
• Understanding of embedded systems.
• Technical understanding and familiarity with continuous build and version control systems.
• Experience in the automotive industry or Automotive SPICE.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 or related certification is a plus.

What Makes You Eligible

• Intrinsically motivated, achievement-oriented, and deeply passionate about technology.
• Quick to grasp concepts and adept at structured thinking.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Fast learner with the ability to accurately synthesize large amounts of information.
• Demonstrate robust critical thinking and adept problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Competitive wellness benefits

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.