Sr. DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Posted 3 Days Ago
Reston, VA, USA
In-Office
123K-161K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Design, build, and maintain scalable on‑prem and AWS infrastructure and applications using IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform). Develop CI/CD pipelines, monitor and optimize systems, troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure performance, security, and cost efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.

Job Description

As a valued colleague on our team, you will design, develop, test, and/or maintain moderately complex hardware, technology, and/or processes.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Sr. DevOps Engineer (AWS) role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications and systems utilizing AWS services and systems with a strong focus on on-premises infrastructure.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established coding standards.
  • Implement and manage AWS infrastructure using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.   
  • Develop, test, and deploy applications on both OnPrem and AWS, ensuring performance, security, and scalability. 
  • Develop and setup CI/CD pipelines to automate build and deployment of applications across all environments
  • Build tools to reduce occurrence of errors and improve customer experience
  • Perform root cause analysis of production errors and resolve technical issues
  • Design procedures for system troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers. 
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.     
  • Monitor system performance and identify areas for optimization and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define and implement solutions. 
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to cloud computing and software development. 

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences:

  • 2 years
  • Experience with Angular core concepts, modules, components, directives, and services.
  • Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
  • Proficiency with Git and GitHub workflows
  • Expertise developing applications in Java, Python with Maven or any other build tool
  • Experience with AWS Services 
  • Working knowledge of databases specifically Oracle and SQL
  • Experience with Linux/Unix Operating systems including scripting languages (Shell, Perl, Python)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code, using CloudFormation, Terraform or similar tools
  • Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.

Desired Experiences:

  • Bachelor of science degree (or equivalent) in computer science, engineering, or relevant field
  • 5-8 years experience
  • Experience with design and automating cloud-native CI / CD workflows and tools, using Jenkin, Gitlab or similar tools
  • Problem-solving attitude
  • Collaborative team spirit
  • Experience in developing / engineering applications for a large company

Target Pay Range: $123,000.00 - $161,000.00 a year

Internal Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure - Engineering - Senior Associate

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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:

123000

to

161000

Skills Required

  • Minimum 2 years experience
  • Experience with Angular core concepts, modules, components, directives, and services
  • Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum)
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
  • Proficiency with Git and GitHub workflows
  • Expertise developing applications in Java and Python using Maven or other build tools
  • Experience with AWS services
  • Working knowledge of databases, specifically Oracle and SQL
  • Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and scripting (Shell, Perl, Python)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar tools
  • Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and applying new technologies, including AI
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or relevant field
  • 5-8 years experience (listed under Desired Experiences)
  • Experience designing and automating cloud-native CI/CD workflows and tools (Jenkins, GitLab, or similar)
  • Experience developing/engineering applications for a large company
  • Problem-solving attitude and collaborative team spirit

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.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive versus industry peers, with base and total compensation viewed as strong for many roles. Public postings and third-party salary bands indicate competitive ranges and reinforce confidence in market alignment.
  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program is highlighted as notably generous and a standout element of total rewards. Employer contributions meaningfully support long-term wealth-building.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer time are described as ample, with strong parental leave complementing time-off flexibility. The breadth of PTO stands out as a core strength of the package.

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The Company
HQ: Washington, DC
10,886 Employees
Year Founded: 1938

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.

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