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Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Tech Lead to join network and infrastructure team in a dual role that combines technical leadership with people management. This position requires a hands-on engineer who can drive automation initiatives while building and mentoring a high-performing team.
The ideal candidate will lead the development and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, network automation, and infrastructure-as-code solutions while fostering team growth and technical excellence.
As an Engineering Tech Lead, you will be responsible for both the technical direction of our infrastructure automation initiatives and the professional development of your team members. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design scalable solutions, and ensure successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
Your Impact
Technical Leadership
You will architect and implement robust automation solutions that transform how our organization manages network and infrastructure resources. Your expertise in Python and Ansible will drive the creation of scalable automation frameworks that reduce manual operations and improve system reliability. You will leverage Arista automation capabilities, CloudVision Portal (CVP), and Arista Validated Designs (AVD) to streamline network provisioning and management processes. You will establish CI/CD best practices using Jenkins and Bitbucket, creating streamlined deployment pipelines that accelerate delivery while maintaining quality standards.
Team Development
As a people manager, you will build a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. You will identify skill gaps within your team and develop comprehensive upskilling programs that enhance individual capabilities while advancing organizational goals. Your mentorship will help team members grow their expertise in automation technologies, version control practices, and modern infrastructure management approaches.
Operational Excellence
You will lead requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications. Your team will deliver automation solutions that significantly reduce operational overhead, improve system consistency, and enable faster response to changing business requirements. You will establish metrics and monitoring practices that demonstrate the value and impact of automation initiatives.
Strategic Influence
Your technical decisions and team leadership will directly influence the organization's infrastructure strategy. You will collaborate with other engineering leads to establish standards and best practices that scale across multiple teams. Your insights into emerging technologies and automation trends will help shape the long-term technical roadmap.
Qualifications
Technical Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering and automation
2+ years of team leadership or management experience is required
Strong proficiency in Python programming for automation and tooling
Extensive experience with Ansible for configuration management and orchestration
Hands-on expertise with CI/CD pipeline development using Jenkins
Proficient in Git version control and collaborative development workflows
Experience with Bitbucket for code repository management and code reviews
Working knowledge of Jira for project management and issue tracking
Deep understanding of infrastructure automation principles and best practices
Experience with Arista network automation, CloudVision Portal (CVP), and Arista Validated Designs (AVD) - Nice to have
Knowledge of network infrastructure automation and software-defined networking concepts
Leadership and Soft Skills
Proven track record of building and leading technical teams
Experience in requirements gathering and translating business needs into technical solutions
Strong communication skills with ability to present to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and drive skill development initiatives
Experience with agile methodologies and project management
Problem-solving mindset with ability to work in fast-paced environments
Keys to Success
Technical Excellence
Master the integration of Ansible, Python, and CI/CD tools to create comprehensive automation solutions
Leverage Arista automation tools including CVP and AVD to deliver scalable network infrastructure solutions
Develop deep expertise in infrastructure-as-code principles and implementation patterns
Stay current with emerging technologies in network automation and infrastructure management
Build robust, maintainable code that serves as a foundation for team development
Leadership Impact
Create an environment where team members feel empowered to take ownership and grow their skills
Establish clear technical standards and development practices that promote code quality and collaboration
Develop effective communication channels between your team and other stakeholders
Balance hands-on technical contributions with strategic leadership responsibilities
Delivery Focus
Implement agile practices that enable consistent delivery of high-quality automation solutions
Use Jira effectively to track progress, manage priorities, and communicate status to stakeholders
Establish clear requirements gathering processes that ensure solutions meet business needs
Build reliable CI/CD pipelines that enable rapid, safe deployment of infrastructure changes
Continuous Improvement
Foster a culture of experimentation and learning within your team
Regularly assess and improve automation processes and tools
Encourage knowledge sharing and cross-training to build team resilience
Measure and communicate the business impact of automation initiatives to demonstrate value and secure continued investment
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.
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Time-type:Full timeFLSA Status:ExemptFreddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $171,000 - $257,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.Top Skills
What We Do
Freddie Mac is serving America’s homebuyers, homeowners and renters by financing the creation and preservation of more affordable homeownership and rental opportunities, providing liquidity, stability and affordability to the housing market. We are Making Home Possible for families across the nation.
