Team Lead, Enterprise Technology

We're looking for a Team Lead, Enterprise Technology, to lead our team of Database Engineers and drive forward that team's strategy and execution. You will have an impactful voice in shaping direction and strategy for UWM's database management system, while collaborating with team members and all levels of leadership across our technology organization. We work in a fast-paced environment and we're looking for a candidate with a passion for delivery to join our team of over 1,300 technology professionals at the most innovative and disruptive company in the fintech space.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead day-to-day operations of the team, with an eye towards execution, team member growth, creative thinking and problem solving, and mentorship.

• Creating a supportive, collaborative and engaging environment, based on trust, transparency, elite client service, and cohesive team effort, that will empower your team to grow and thrive.
• Encourage creativity, risk-taking, and constant improvement amongst the team. Recognize and celebrate team and team member accomplishments and exceptional performance. Support the group when necessary.
• Provide regular status reports on tasks accomplished, current obstacles, and progress toward goals, as well as capacity, performance, uptime and security reporting.
• Facilitate effective communication to business clients, technical teams and leadership in a consistent manner, making complex concepts and solutions clear, simple and understandable.
• Manage vendor relationships and escalate issues when appropriate.

• Implement industry best practices pertaining to availability planning, security, scalability, and change management.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of Information Technology experience in an enterprise environment
• EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: 2+ years of experience leading team members
• Familiarity with RDBMS systems (SQL server and Azure knowledge preferred)
• Experienced in developing, updating, and maintaining processes and procedures.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both technical and non-technical team members

• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience with client management, including expectation setting and relationship management
• Ability to work with limited guidance in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• This position requires on-site attendance.

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mortgage and/or Financial Services industry experience
• Computer Science-related degree

• Familiarity with Azure PaaS and IaaS Solutions.

THE 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 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free 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 court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician's office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor cafe with Wi-Fi

DISCLAIMER

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.