Senior Software Engineer

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McLean, VA, USA
In-Office
129K-193K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Senior Software Engineer responsible for full-stack development, cloud-based solution design, software architecture, Agile delivery, modernization, and implementation of modern engineering practices. The role mentors and guides technical teams through digital transformation, including microservices, containerization, stateless design, test-driven development, event-driven development, and AWS solutions. Requires collaboration with business and IT stakeholders and leadership of modernized development teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Role overview

It is an exciting time to be a part of Freddie Mac! We are searching for a highly innovative Senior Software Engineer to join our team. Interested in learning more? Read on!


You will get to show off your skills as a full stack software engineer, and will influence outcomes, guide transformation, and put your stamp on how the team and organization evolves. We need you to use your experience and success in coaching and transforming technical teams to shift to a modern execution model. The journey is wide open with possibilities!


Do you:

  • embrace change and innovation, and push the boundaries of what is possible?
  • embody Agile delivery at the core of your culture?
  • have rock solid tech skills that will drive teams and organizational direction on solutions and architecture. You will bring modern approaches and know where the landmines are.
  • have full stack covered with all key modern languages under your belt?
  • You are going to have to get into all parts of the code, as well as implement some of it, so you will need to know this stuff up and down!

Our Impact:

Freddie Mac’s Multifamily Line of Business is in the throes of a major digital modernization and transformation. We are changing the way we work every day.

Your Impact:

You will be a mentor to the team, driving full (and accurate) adoption of modern software engineering and delivery practices (Real Agile, TDD, ATDD, Stateless Design, Microservices, Containerization, etc.)

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5 -8 years of professional experience
  • A minimum of 5 + years of experience engineering exciting solutions
  • 4 + years of relevant experience leading modernized development teams
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience; advanced studies and degree preferred
  • Deep knowledge and experience in designing for and implementing solutions in the cloud (AWS). This can range from custom code on IaaS/PaaS to SaaS solution integrations.
  • Experience in Event driven development.
  • Good communication skills. The incumbent will be responsible for interfacing and influencing with the business lines as well as others across IT.
  • Languages: Java, Angular, node.js, Python,
  • Modern Tools: Jenkins, Cucumber, Atlassian Suite (Jira, Bitbucket), Git
  • DBs: PostgreSQL, Mongo
  • Cloud: AWS
  • Other: EKS, Docker, Openshift
Keys to Success in this Role:
  • Collaborative demeanor
  • Strive to be innovative
  • Thoughtful and inspiring leader
  • Natural mentor and leader who inspires and develops high-performing teams

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants:  Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.

Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Freddie 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 $129,000 - $193,000 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.

Skills Required

  • 5–8 years of professional experience
  • 5+ years of experience engineering software solutions
  • 4+ years of relevant experience leading modernized development teams
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Advanced studies and degree
  • Deep experience designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS integrations
  • Experience in event-driven development
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence business lines and IT stakeholders
  • Knowledge of Java, Angular, Node.js, and Python
  • Experience with Jenkins, Cucumber, Atlassian Suite, Jira, Bitbucket, and Git
  • Experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB
  • Experience with EKS, Docker, and OpenShift

Freddie Mac Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Freddie Mac and has not been reviewed or approved by Freddie Mac.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision insurance are consistently described as core offerings, supported by disability and life insurance coverage. Wellbeing support is reinforced through resources like a wellness center and related health programs.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout element, including a 401(k) with a strong match structure and additional retirement-related features. Profit sharing and pension-plan references further increase the perceived depth of long-term financial support.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are described as extensive, including paid leave for new mothers and parental leave for spouses/domestic partners. Fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and back-up child/elder care add practical support across multiple family needs.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
9,809 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

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.

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