Team Lead, Java (People Management)
Location
Mumbai | India
Job description
QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.
We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home. Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.
Job Description
The Team Lead, Java works in the Engineering department managing the development plan of one or more scrum teams acting as Scrum Master. The Team Lead works with product management and senior management to plan projects and assures the assigned scrum teams will bring the projects to successful completion. As part of this role the Team Lead identifies and manages risk and makes sure there is clear communication across multiple teams and stakeholders. The roles and responsibilities would include:
The role will be a combination of 60% people management and 40% hands on technology expert.
The roles and responsibilities would include:
Team Managemet:
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Java developers to achieve project goals.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Create a collaborative and innovative team culture.
Project Coordination:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Implement and optimize SCRUM framework for efficient project management
- Utilize tools like JIRA and other project management tools to track and report progress.
Technical Expertise:
- Possess strong technical expertise in the Java technology stack.
- Provide hands-on support and guidance to the development team.
- Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate best practices into the development process.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline development processes.
- Propose and implement improvements to enhance team productivity.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize workflows.
Communication:
- Regularly update and communicate with overseas managers on project status and milestones.
- Facilitate effective communication within the team and across departments.
- Address any issues or concerns in a timely and diplomatic manner.
Additional Skills (Preferred):
- Familiarity with SCRUM tools and technologies.
- Previous experience in a leadership role within an agile environment.
- Certification in SCRUM or related project management
- Create, maintain and oversee the execution of the development plan
- Oversees the development projects assigned to one or more scrum teams (internal and external) and monitors their progress and completion. Coordinates with cross-functional teams to make sure that all development teams are on track with project requirements, quality, and schedules.
- Identify and remove impediments through cross team communication and collaboration.
- Manage risks and resolve issues that might impact the development team’s performance, morale and product quality
- Manage reporting for the projects and products within the area of Complete Customer Management’s responsibility
- Sprint creation, Sprint Planning, Scrum meetings, meeting with Project Managers, are some of the Other duties to streamline the processes as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, software engineering or computer science.
- Min 6 years in software development with a preference to coding or QA activities. Strong preference for experience with working with agile development concepts. People management skills, preferable in an international environment.
- Competent with all MS Office products, Confluence, JIRA. Coding experience is preferred.
- Management skills with experience in managing software product development projects. Good organizational, decision making and communication skills. Fluency in English.
Additional Information
- Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
- Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
- An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
- Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set
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About QAD:
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.
QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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