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ULINE

Software Development Team Lead - Java

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Software Development Team Lead - Java Pay from $121,000 to $160,000 per year 2200 S. Lakeside Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085 Are you a hands-on leader passionate about developing people? As a Software ...

CGI Inc.

Java Technical Development Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

Java Technical Development Lead Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United ... Depending on the feature, the team will build Java/Spring Boot services running in the Azure cloud ...

Comtech, LLC

Technical Team Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

Technical Team Lead Duration: Full Time Location: Chicago, IL Inperson interview is required The ... Net/C#, Java, Javascript, Angular, SQL * Emphasis on Javascript and Angular * Understanding and ...

Purple Drive Technologies

Java AWS lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

Columbus, OH / Chicago, IL (15+ years) Need well experienced person in managing a team. Mandatory ... Java AWS lead Location: Columbus, OH / Chicago, IL (15+ years) Need well experienced person in ...

Atria Group LLC

JAVA DEVELOPERS

Elmhurst, IL

$50.75 - $65.75/hr

... eCommerce 2. Java 3. SAP or Oracle The Java Developer for eBusiness is responsible for the ... Phone screen with manager and team lead, in person onsite

Addison Group

Lead Java Developer

Addison, IL

Mentors other developers on the team or across other teams. Self motivated and directed, with the ... You bring expertise working with a variety of Java-based frameworks and runtime environments You ...

Addison Group

Lead Java Developer

Addison, IL · On-site

Mentors other developers on the team or across other teams. Self motivated and directed, with the ... You bring expertise working with a variety of Java-based frameworks and runtime environments • ...

Omni Inclusive

Test Lead - Java

Chicago, IL · On-site

Mandatory Skills: Manual Testing Java (hands on experience in ReactJS / UI testing) Test Lead ... Your expertise will guide the testing team in enhancing their skills and leveraging automation to ...

Deegit Inc

java developer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$50 - $64.75/hr

Technically lead the implementation of a cloud based Java/J2EE solution for a leading payment ... by team and customer and code reviews. The candidate will be the customer interface for all ...

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Software Development Team Lead - Java

Software Development Team Lead - Java

ULINE

Waukegan, IL • On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Uline rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Uline

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Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.1 out of 10

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Based on 11,735 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

The best things about working at Uline

  • 100%

    100% say they get paid time off

    say they get paid time off

  • 96%

    96% say their health insurance is affordable

    say their health insurance is affordable

  • 85%

    85% say they get enough training

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Featured by Uline, based on 107 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Software Development Team Lead - Java

Pay from $121,000 to $160,000 per year

2200 S. Lakeside Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085

Are you a hands-on leader passionate about developing people? As a Software Development Team Lead at Uline, you'll use your expertise in software solutions to guide a team that will support our growing North American company!

Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Position Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of 3 to 5 developers, guiding and coaching them in designing and developing complex applications based on business requirements.

  • Provide technical direction and guidance to ensure production of scalable, resilient software solutions.

  • Work with cross-functional Agile teams to align technology design with business goals.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.

  • 2+ years of people management experience with a strong background in programming languages such as Java, Angular or JavaScript.

  • Experience developing a team and managing full project lifecycles.

  • Uline does not participate in the H1-B lottery.

Benefits

  • Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!

  • Multiple bonus programs.

  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

  • Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

  • Cafe featuring affordable daily meal options from local restaurants.

  • On-site fitness center and beautifully maintained walking paths.

  • Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is adrug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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  • Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!

  • Multiple bonus programs.

  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

  • Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

  • Fitness center and walking trails at select locations.

  • In-house speakers, workshops and seminars.

What to expect from working at Uline

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Uline, a family-owned business headquartered in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, is the leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America.

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Uline is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials. We're a family-owned company known for incredible service, quality products and same-day shipping of our huge in-stock inventory. With over 9,000 employees across 13 locations, it's time you joined Uline.

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Paper product wholesalers, trucking and wholesale

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pleasant Prairie, WI, US

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