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Are you an individual who wants to play a game changing role and make an impact in a fast-growing organization? We at Northern are waiting for you. Join us and unleash your potential!!
We are hiring Tech Lead / Manager!!
Join the core group of founding members at the NTE India to build an organization from the ground up.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
To lead internal and external development teams which develop and support the E-Commerce sales channel of the Company.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Provides day to day leadership to ensure the team understands and executes the goals set out by the agile team.
- Provides the leadership & structure to ensure technology solutions are accurate, on-time and meet the needs of business and customers by managing resources, coordinating projects, and participating in the Agile ceremonies with the development team.
- Leads through example on complex development tasks. Tackles the most complex development tasks.
- Leads code review activities and responsible for approving code in the workflow.
- Reports on team and individual effectiveness using KPIs and standard Agile sprint metrics. Performs continuous improvement activities around the metrics.
- Empowers the team to be Agile and to use Agile best practices.
- Serves as a primary India development contact for the US based team leads.
- Calculates and enters time for Enterprise Project Management resource planning.
- Leads task estimation work, ensuring estimates are as accurate for project and backlog work.
- Ensures solutions are resilient, scalable, and performant.
- Ensures the right level of documentation is produced for all project work.
- Works with Application Admin team to schedule releases. Creates Change Requests to support team deployment activities. Leads release activities.
- Prioritizes support requests. Ensures timely resolution.
- Responsible for on-call issue escalation.
- Keeps manager informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
- Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
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.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field
- At least 2 years of leadership experience on a software development team
- Mentors both front-end and back-end developers.
- At least 5 years of related eCommerce development experience
- Experience with HCL eCommerce or IBM WebSphere eCommerce systems
- Understanding of all applicable eCommerce technologies (Content Delivery Networks, Java programming, React.js, Web and Application servers, Tag Management, Analytics, JavaScript, CI/CD)
- Demonstrated knowledge of UNIX based operating systems such as Red Hat Linux
- Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
- Excellent grasp of effective IT operations procedures and methodologies
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and Project
- Experience with Microsoft ADO
- Knowledgeable with Agile processes and best practices
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of customers, Company personnel and others
- Dependable and handles pressure well
- Multitasking and prioritization skills to effectively manage multiple efforts simultaneously
- Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies
About the Company
Northern Tool + Equipment is a retailer and manufacturer that specializes in offering superior quality tools at great prices, along with the knowledge and support needed to help customers get the job done right.
They’ve been in business for over 40 years, recently reaching revenues over $1.5 billion. The company not only supplies over 100,000 tools from the top brands in the industry but also designs, manufactures, and tests an extensive lineup of premium private label products that customers can’t get anywhere else.
Northern Tool’s far-reaching customer base includes handy men and women, weekend hobbyists, serious do-it-yourselfers, full-fledged contractors, trade professionals, and more. The company’s products can be found in over 120 retail stores in the USA, on its comprehensive international website, and via numerous catalogs throughout the year. Recently Northern Tool has expanded operations to offices in India to serve its global distribution better.
We are recently named as one of the Top Workplaces for MidSize Employers by Forbes in the US.
We have also been recognized as the “Top GCC to work for in AI and analytics” and our India HR team as the “Top HR Professionals in AI and Analytics” by 3AI which is a professional firm associated with analytics within India.
About NTE India
Northern Tool is making a significant investment in business transformation. We are committed to providing our customers with an exceptional experience. The team in India will enable Northern Tool to expand its internal capabilities in Finance, Merchandising, Product Engineers, Manufacturing Ops, Marketing, Contact Center, and Information Technology.
Why Northern?
True Northern: We know that our strength is our people. The distinct abilities they bring into the system are the key to our success. We seek talented people who wish to share their initiative, ideas, and expertise; we develop and support our teams, and we put them in a position to succeed. We know our customer; we provide value, and we act with integrity. We are True Northern.
Build Lasting Relationships: At Northern Tool + Equipment, we’re far more interested in building relationships than we are in simply making transactions. Our purpose is building a long-lasting relation with our customers and employees.
We care for our customers, employees and society. Our customer base is exceptionally loyal because customers know that we will give them the right solution.
Accelerate Decision Making: by collaborating with the brightest minds, bring ideas to life across our value chain of business operations across our vast network of over 120 stores across the US.
Lead with Innovation: Join us to elevate our customer experience? with cutting-edge products, technology, and business processes and? drive our business forward.
We are Family: As a family-owned business, we have respect for personal lives; wherever possible, we strive for flexibility in work schedules, and we maintain a relaxed, professional atmosphere.
Does this sound interesting? ? Be an early applicant!!
Northern Tool is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage and empower everyone and support diversity in experience, and point of view. We are pledged to a fair and a transparent hiring process with no discrimination of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.