Team Leader - Unix Team

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Who We Are

We’re the #1 online mortgage lender in America, closing loans in all 50 states, and we’ve grown to be one of the largest full-service residential mortgage lenders in the country. There’s a simple reason we’ve won the J.D. Power Award for Highest Client Satisfaction four years in a row: We care about the people we work with. If you’re tired of a stuffy, bureaucratic workplace then you’ll be delighted to find something different. We strive to create a creative, fun and collaborative environment you simply won’t find anywhere else. We've been on Computerworld's "Top Places to Work in IT" for nine years running, hitting #1 in 2013 and have been named to Fortune's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the past 11 years, ranking as high as #2.

What You'll Do/Need

A Team Leader leads a focused team of technology professionals to deliver sound technical solutions. The Team Leader's largest client is their team. They provide the tools and training to help the team succeed and grow. The Team Leader will facilitate the communication between the business and their team to help set and follow through with priorities. They set the direction for the team. A Team Leader will be responsible for the leadership and development of the Unix Team. They may work with the business and other technology teams. In this role the Team Leader may focus some of their time on using their technical expertise and the rest on growing and developing their team members. The Unix Team is responsible for a highly available Unix/Linux environment in an increasingly fast-paced and growing environment.  A Team Leader will have team members reporting directly to them and they will report to either a Senior Team Leader or a Director. They will conduct telephone pre-screening and face-to-face interviews for new team members and may participate in interviews for other teams. They will conduct annual PEP reviews and make salary and bonus recommendations. This Team Leader should understand and live our Quicken Loans culture. They will also demonstrate a passion to learn about our business, the technologies that we use and explore new technologies.  Responsibilities Vision Create a clear vision for team Align team vision with technology team visions Able to clearly communicate vision with team Identify and set specific measurable goals for team members Presence Present a positive image Exhibit patience, humor and compassion when interacting with others Maintain a confident and enthusiastic demeanor Adaptability Ability to adapt to changing environment Looking for new technologies that will meet business needs in the future Demonstrate curiosity, open mindedness and tenacity Deep Thinking Dig deep to uncover causes to problems and identify the most effective solution Seek common ground and settle disputes equitably Make good decisions in a timely manner, often with incomplete information Personal Growth Utilize feedback received from others to develop personal leadership skills Actively work to continuously improve Anticipate challenges and adjust schedule appropriately Living the Culture Recognize the meaning and purpose of each ISM Promote the ISMs to the team Continuously work to foster culture amongst team members Talent Development Set high personal standards for performance Proactively initiates, develops and maintains effective working relationships with team members Recognize strengths and weaknesses of each team member Provide feedback to team members on performance Participate in formal reviews and coach improvement Communication Promote active listening Organize and facilitates effective meetings Ensure written communication is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional Recognize and use the appropriate communication method Technical Maintain technical expertise Transfer technical knowledge to team members Manage budgetary concerns and make recommendations on purchases Business Knowledge Anticipate business needs before they arise and presents solutions Establish clear expectations with the business and effectively communicates when situations change Requirements Typically has over eight years of IT or equivalent with understanding of specific area of technology Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Computer Science or a similar technical subject or equivalent At least five years of experience as a team leader Five years leading technical engineering team or equivalent Five years of experience performing server systems design, implementation and administration or equivalent At least five years of experience analyzing system failures to minimize outages and interruptions or equivalent Five or more years of experience working with server class hardware or equivalent Technical certifications preferred (i.e. AIX Specialist, RHCE, VCP, MCITP)

What You'll Get

Excellent benefits package that includes a 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision, and much more Opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs, including personal empowerment coaching, leadership training and ongoing personal growth training Other incentives, contests and rewards, including trips, event tickets, cash prizes and more Why We're Different Meet the anti-corporate culture of Quicken Loans, where there's no daunting hierarchy, "boss" is a four-letter word, and if you work hard you're the one who will reap the rewards, both personally and professionally. More than any other place you'll work, we’re dedicated to honing your skills, helping you grow and making sure you have plenty of fun while you’re at it. Quicken Loans is an equal opportunity employer.