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Job Description
As a valued contributor to our team, you will design and develop unprecedented solutions for Cloud Engineering, solving complex or unusual business problems across several projects, programs, or products. This work includes architecture, design, coding, testing, and certifying technology platforms, software, and applications.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in team building, collaboration, and facilitation of Cloud engineering in a large, multinational Fortune 500 enterprise. This individual will possess extensive experience in secure, scalable cloud infrastructure, with proven leadership capabilities. In this role, they will manage large-scale public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
The Lead Cloud Engineer role will offer the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
Design and implement cloud strategies and architectures.
Build robust and modern solutions with hands-on coding
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud solutions with business goals.
Stay current with cloud technologies and industry trends.
Mentor junior engineers.
Ensure integration of cloud solutions with existing systems.
Identify and mitigate risks; troubleshoot complex issues.
Advocate for cloud best practices and standards.
THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Minimum Required Experiences
4 years
Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.
Desired Experiences
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Cloud Certifications
Experience working in mission-critical environments
Technical Skills
Skilled in engineering resilient, highly available cloud solutions in secure multi-cloud environments e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP
Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, network architecture, security, and identity management.
Experience in building cloud environments (accounts and VPCs) and software-defined networking that allows for connectivity across the enterprise platforms
Ability to design Fault Tolerant platforms and implement Failover and Recovery Strategies
Skilled in DevOps and modern CI/CD methodologies and tools
Automating cloud orchestration with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to scale services
Experience with Cloud-native development frameworks and tools e.g. VPC, Lambda, SNS
Understanding of modern cloud scalability to right-size resources to meet platforms computing needs
Analytics and KPI usage to continuously evolve and improve Cloud Platforms
Knowledgeable of modern cloud architecture and holistic developer experience.
Soft Skills
Ability to train and develop mid-senior level engineers
Strong understanding of mission-critical environments
Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Tools
Public Cloud Services: AWS
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, JSON, YAML, and ARM Templates
Programing/Scripting: Shell Script, Python, PHP, JavaScript, Perl, Ruby, and AWS step functions
OS: Linux
DevOps Practices: Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD)
Networking: Understanding cloud network architecture, VPCs, and load balancing
Security: Implementing security best practices, access control, and data encryption
Compliance: Adhering to industry regulations and compliance standards
Cloud Infrastructure - Technology Engineering - Lead Associate
Target Salary: $141,000 to $184,000 a year
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Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers.
For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.
Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form.
The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.
Requisition compensation:
141000to
184000Skills Required
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience managing large-scale public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, network architecture, security, and identity management
- Experience building cloud environments (accounts and VPCs) and software-defined networking
- Design fault tolerant platforms and implement failover and recovery strategies
- Experience with DevOps practices and modern CI/CD methodologies and tools
- Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, JSON, YAML)
- Programming/scripting skills (Shell Script, Python, PHP, JavaScript, Perl, Ruby, AWS Step Functions)
- Experience with cloud-native services (e.g., VPC, Lambda, SNS)
- Experience in mission-critical environments
- Cloud certifications
- Ability to mentor and develop mid-senior level engineers
Fannie Mae Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fannie Mae and has not been reviewed or approved by Fannie Mae.
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) contributions are highlighted as a standout, alongside programs like student‑loan repayment and financial‑wellness resources. These offerings signal strong long‑term savings support.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and backup caregiving options are part of the package. These benefits demonstrate robust support for growing families and caregivers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are emphasized. This breadth supports work‑life balance and schedule flexibility.
Fannie Mae Insights
What We Do
Fannie Mae serves the people who house America. We are a leading source of financing for mortgage lenders, providing access to affordable mortgage financing in all markets at all times. Our financing makes sustainable homeownership and workforce rental housing a reality for millions of Americans. We also help make possible the popular 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, which provides homeowners with stable, predictable mortgage payments over the life of the loan. Our tools and resources help homebuyers, homeowners, and renters understand their housing options. We put our customers and partners at the center of everything we do. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver innovative solutions to help our customers succeed. At Fannie Mae, our people pour their hearts into everything they do. Because we know it makes a real difference in others’ lives. We are committed to moving forward with our partners to build a stronger, safer, more efficient housing finance system. Join us to help shape the future of housing: http://fanniemae.com/careers.
