Team Lead

Summary: Provides day to day management for a single JELD-WEN Software Development Group. Proficient in commonly used software development concepts, standards, procedures and languages. Relies on education, experience and judgment to prioritize, and plan to accomplish goals. Primary job functions typically require exercising a degree of creativity and being able to work independently to accomplish stated goals

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees the design, development and testing of software solutions

• Provides leadership and direction for all programmers within group

• Inform IS management of new opportunities. 

• Work with architects to evaluate and recommend system enhancements and supporting schema, and execute complex projects, adhering to high quality standards, on time and complete to the customer's satisfaction.

• Seek out and implement solutions to cut costs and/or give JELD-WEN a competitive advantage.

• Keep abreast of current software development techniques and trends

• Insures confidentiality of information necessary to complete job tasks

• Work closely in a team environment to design and implement strategic software products based on varying technologies.

• Keep management informed of progress via weekly time sheets and, as appropriate, specific project management reports.

• Continually look to enhance technical and business skills to improve productivity.

• Conduct unit and integration testing of software configurations.

• Primary responsibility for adherence to coding standards and quality of JELD-WEN software systems

• Develops coding and deployment standards

• Oversees development of appropriate, cost effective software solutions for end users

• Recommend and implement appropriate software solutions to projects and problems as they arise.

• Lead a team who analyzes, designs, develops, and tests software systems and relational database applications.  

• Lead the development of applications for key business areas such as manufacturing, distribution, and financial.

• Codes projects with the team 

• Help with the interviewing and hiring of additional personnel

• Conducts both on the job training and management training of team members

• Conducts yearly evaluation of team members

• Provide estimates of personnel requirements, cost and time for programming projects.

• Exhibit high personal commitment to quality, implementing development best practices.

• Mentor junior and senior developers.

• Support the deployment of programs to the user community.

• Create, technical specifications, unit test plans and required documentation.

• Provide continuous, friendly support of our applications to the user community.

• Communicate regularly with required job contacts.

• Full-time positions as defined by JELD-WEN’s Management Agreement.

Technical Competencies: Depending on the emphasis of the IT applications, technical competencies may include experience in:

• Progress Software OpenEdge Platform, UNIX skills and Enterprise Resource Planning application knowledge.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

• Interpersonal - Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

• Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Four years of college, preferably in Software Computer Sciences (Software Engineering, Information Technology, etc.) or equivalent and five plus years of relevant experience. Prior experience leading teams of software developers

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Development software; Internet software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Manufacturing software; Database software and Contact Management systems.

Certificates and Licenses: 

No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position will supervise a team of developers. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working in a typical office environment. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.