Job Description:

:At UWM we want the best people. We work with you to ensure your role is tailored to best suit you. You will play a key role in expanding our fast growing application development team. We have experienced explosive growth as an emerging leader in the Financial Industry, and are looking for team leads who will lead our growth going forward.As a Lead at UWM you will work in a fast paced, results driven environment and be responsible mentoring and growing a cross functional team of developers, BAs, and QAs who will work to build a highly scalable enterprise application. Your team will be a highly talented group comprised of talented developers that are working on many of our exciting projects to continue our phenomenal growth and dominance of the wholesale mortgage market.We are looking for the best Developer Leads who are motivated and possess exemplary communication and leadership abilities.The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with the entire software development life cycle.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:You are responsible for the productivity of your teamPromote best practices and patternsFacilitate communication between team members to ensure the success of your teamMentor and lead developers, BAs, and QAsFoster learning on your teamSuggest new processes and document reoccurring processes that will help streamline software development.Leads the design, construction, and implementation phases of system or project upgrades.Cultivate leadership on your teamFacilitate collaboration on your team, and among our other technical discipline leadsFoster adoption and adherence to our Agile software methodologyDrive to keep projects on trackKeep senior leaders well informed during the project life cycleParticipate in interviewsWHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:Required:Computer-related degree or equivalent work experienceAbility to communicate with strong technical skillsA minimum of 3 years' experience with software project managementStrong analytical problem solving skillsExperience with customer management (setting expectations, relationship management)Ability to work with limited guidance in a team environmentExperience with team member managementFull software life-cycle experienceExemplary communication abilitiesAbility to mentor developersExcellent organizational skillsPreferred:Experience with database designExperience in the mortgage industryExperience with TFS and SVNExperience in an Agile environmentExperience unit testingKnowledge of SOLID principlesTHE PLACE & THE PERKS:Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It's all happening on UWM's campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.It's no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It's at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it's providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you'll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you'll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.More reasons you'll love working here include:Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 daysAdditional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 monthsAdoption reimbursement programPaid volunteer hoursPaid training and career developmentMedical, dental, vision and life insurance401k with employer matchMortgage discount and area business discountsFree membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball courtWellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician's office, full-time massage therapist and hair salonGourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunchConvenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacksIn-house Starbucks and DunkinIndoor/outdoor café with Wi-FiDISCLAIMER: All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting "Apply for this job online" you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.