Team lead engineer job description

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We're united by our culture - a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job - it's about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.

A job at Rocket Mortgage, backed by Rocket Companies, means more opportunities for you to carve your own career path forward. From our desire to revolutionize the way people get mortgages to addressing challenges big or small with outside-the-box solutions, we're not your typical employer. We'll provide you with everything you need to make sure you're successful here. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading mortgage industry professionals.
Minimum Qualifications
2 years of experience in a software engineering, quality engineering or product development, or role in a relevant field Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, information technology, or a related field Knowledge of organizational technology standards, including testing and deployment Knowledge of software delivery roles and the responsibilities of each, such as software engineers, architects, leadership and product roles Experience mentoring and developing team members Experience using Agile metrics, such as throughput, work-in-progress (WIP), cycle-time and defect rates, to improve team performance Demonstrated ability to advocate on behalf of team members and projects using deliberate, accurate and persuasive language

Preferred Qualifications
2 years of experience programming in C#, F#, PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript, Progress or other object-oriented/functional programming languages Knowledge of organizational technology standards, including architectural design and integration patterns Knowledge of supported business domains Experience working on teams that meet organizational engineering and architecture standards Ability to meet delivery goals with shifting timelines, staffing and dependencies Working knowledge of multiple Agile development methodologies Experience coordinating tech incident resolutions Knowledge of people leadership practices, such as change management, recruiting, hiring, performance management, corrective action and compensation administration Certified in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile practices

Job Summary
As the Team Leader of Engineering, you will act as a servant leader whose mission is to build a self-organizing and self-managing team. Responsible for elevating team member performance, you will ensure your team has what it needs to implement technologically superior software.

Responsibilities
Lead and mentor an Agile team that leans into data-driven experimentation, innovation, quality and craftsmanship Communicate and promote the culture and mission of the company Collaborate with leadership to establish a divisional mission aligned with the company vision Promote iterative, thoughtful decision making within a self-organized team Recognize trends affecting delivery goals and support team decisions on short- and long-term resolutions, removing roadblocks when necessary Drive performance in areas such as quality, predictability, flow and velocity Coordinate response and communication of tech incidents to stakeholders Recognize trends across tech incidents and ensure true root causes have been identified and fixes implemented Stay informed of trends and changes in the broader technology, business and regulatory landscapes Regularly evaluate the team's size, organizational fit and position and propose changes to improve synergies Fully understand and plan for the product roadmap and maintain awareness of broader technical and business changes impacting the team Develop short-, mid- and long-term key results with the team to achieve team objectives Develop and retain talent in alignment with the product team's vision and roadmap Lead interviews and discussions regarding hiring decisions for candidates and promotions, pulling in appropriate subject matter experts as required Prepare and deliver reviews, compensation adjustments and promotions Identify, implement and drive adoption of best practices within the leadership community Mentor and support team members on any of the above responsibilities

Who We Are
Rocket Companies is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage , which was founded in 1985. Today, we're a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate, automotive and more. We're insistently different in how we look at the world and committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. And we're passionate about the work we do, and it shows. We've been ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2021, as well as ranking #1 for Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance List in 2021.

Disclaimer
This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.

We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.

Colorado Candidates Only. Pursuant to the disclosure requirements of C.R.S. § 8-5-101, et seq., the minimum salary for this position for candidates in Colorado is approximately eighty-nine thousand dollars. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus and other employment-related benefits. The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is only an estimate and is subject to revision from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate. The Company may determine during its review of the proposed minimum compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position. The Company is a proud equal opportunity employer and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at 1-800-411-JOBS.

Say hello to possibilities.

It's not everyday that you consider starting a new career challenge. We're RingCentral, a global leader in cloud-based communications and collaboration software. We are fundamentally changing human interaction-giving people the freedom to connect powerfully and personally from anywhere, at any time, on any device.

We're a $1.9 billion company that's growing in double digits annually and we're expanding our Engineering Org to make sure we stay ahead of the competition. This role will be based in Remote Germany.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Engineering Team Lead to join our Development team. You must be able to understand and support a complex business-critical SaaS system. You will lead a team of bright engineers to deliver innovative solutions that will delight our customers. The ideal candidate will also be able to focus on engineering efficiencies and look for ways to improve our development to allow us to be more efficient as we meet functional, performance, scalability and availability requirements of RingCentral

Responsibilities:
Lead a team of software engineers Communicate and collaborate with local and remote teams Deliver complete projects based on roadmap priorities Own the delivery and quality of software your team delivers Unblock, help team members, coordinate daily and sprint activities Team mentorship and collaboration, soft skills development, regular 1:1s with team members, and a focus on building team camaraderie and self-sufficiency Communicate with product, design, delivery managers, release manager, operations and deployment teams Cultivate a team and manage career development Effectively communicate with management on design, technology and progress Deliver features following Agile development methodology

Requirements:
6+ years of Software Engineering experience3-5 years as leading a full function team with more than 5 people Strong experience with building software applications.Familiar with performance, security and accessibility considerations in buildingsolutions Strong understanding of relational databases, data model design, and good knowledge of SQLUnderstanding of design patterns and can design and implement extensible & reliable systems.Strong troubleshooting skills with production systems

What we offer:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter Benefits 401K match and ESPPFlexible PTOWellness programs including 1:1 wellness coaching through TaskHuman and meditation guidance through HeadspacePaid parental leave and new parent gift boxes Pet insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7Rocket Lawyer services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning Employee bonus referral program

About RingCentral:
RingCentral's work culture is the backbone of our success. And don't just take our word for it: we are recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, the Top Work Culture by Comparably and hold local BPTW awards in every major location. Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success. RingCentral offers on-site, remote and hybrid work options optimized for the ways we work and live now.

RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of business cloud communications and contact center solutions based on its powerful Message Video Phone™ (MVP™) global platform. More flexible and cost effective than legacy on-premises PBX and video conferencing systems that it replaces, RingCentral empowers modern mobile and distributed workforces to communicate, collaborate, and connect via any mode, any device, and any location.

RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world.

RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Veeva is a mission-driven organization that aspires to help our customers in Life Sciences and Regulated industries bring their products to market, faster. We are shaped by our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. Our teams develop transformative cloud software, services, consulting, and data to make our customers more efficient and effective in everything they do. Veeva is a work anywhere company. You can work at home, at a customer site, or in an office on any given day. As a Public Benefit Corporation, you will also work for a company focused on making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.
The Role

Veeva Link supports the life sciences industry to connect with key people to improve research and care. It helps professionals to find the right people for e.g. clinical trials, education programs, or advisory boards. This streamlined access helps to reduce the time-to-market of important drugs, conduct trials with the most relevant experts in the respective field, and spread information about new treatments to key people in the life science community. You can read more about Veeva Link on our product pages.

The product we build approaches parts of this problem through allocation and aggregation of the publicly available information in GDPR conforming manner, respecting people's privacy.

As a team leader, you take responsibility for a group of 4 to 6 data engineers in one of our newly formed engineering domains: tagging, matching, or data provisioning. You lead the feature implementation and innovation efforts of your team, together with a technical product manager, contributing to the larger Link Data Platform. You are responsible to build a scalable, modern, timely data platform based on technologies like Apache Spark, Lakehouses, and classic warehouses like AWS Redshift.

You will enjoy working here if you like to be in a thriving, agile environment and enjoy connecting Life Sciences with Key people in order to improve research and care.

You must be already based in Germany and be eligible for employment within the EU, as Veeva does not sponsor employment visa processes for this role.
What You'll DoLead a diverse team of data engineers, focussed on entity recognition and/or entity linking, with a servant leadership mindset.Take full ownership of the recruiting pipeline for the team. You will source, screen, interview, and hire engineers for your team.Coach and develop your team members, ensuring personal growth and skillset expansion.Take responsibility for the quality of technical implementation, facilitate and encourage the creation of scalable, business-oriented, high-quality software and data pipelines.Go hands-on yourself from time to time and lead by example.Report to the Director of Data Engineering about the team's performance based on outcome-oriented KPIs.
RequirementsYou have been an engineer for a good part of your career, ideally focussed around data, using JVM-based languages.Hands-on mentality Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.Strong leadership and organizational abilities.Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills.Good English verbal and written communication skills
Nice To HavePreviously worked in agile environments Experience in a similar role would be advantageous Experience in remote working setups
Perks & BenefitsComprehensive benefits package Annual allocations for continuous learning, development & charitable contributions Fitness reimbursement
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Veeva's headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

Veeva is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and growing a diverse workforce. Diversity makes us stronger. It comes in many forms. Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, politics, sexual orientation, age, disability and life experience shape us all into unique individuals. We value people for the individuals they are and the contributions they can bring to our teams.