Freddie Mac · 16 hours ago
Software Engineer, Senior
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $174K/yr
5+ years expFreddie Mac is dedicated to making home possible for millions of families across the country. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead projects, mentor team members, and develop software solutions that align with the organization's operational needs. This role involves collaborating with various IT teams and business partners to enhance technology solutions and ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Act as a lead on projects, assigning tasks, deliver training, mentoring and coaching to team members
Provide guidance to the project team on high level design, ensuring that the design/solution is consistent with the approved architecture
Participate in technical discussions and provide recommendations or solutions
Developing software solutions by studying organizational needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle
Ensuring that “Best Practices” for development activities (e.g. code reviews, unit testing, etc.) are followed through the project life-cycle
Demonstrating ownership of problems, issues, or requests from start to finish and facilitating appropriate handoffs
Collaboratively work with all other IT Teams to identify “Win/Win” opportunities and improve efficiency
Championing and influencing technology decisions with business partners, IT management and Team members on matters concerning multiple complex projects which requires negotiating while maintaining effective relationships
Engaging with Enterprise and Application architects to promote collaboration on the development of solution architecture; Reviewing architecture and ensuring alignment with accepted architectural principles and the strategic roadmap
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience; advanced studies/degree preferred
5+ years of experience in developing applications using Java/J2EE technologies, preferably in Unix environment
Hands-on experience with Build and Deployment tools such as Jenkins and languages like ANT, Maven, etc
3+ years of hands on experience with application development, build and deployment using web/application servers such as WebLogic, Tomcat, Apache, etc
3+ years of demonstrated ability with databases such as UDB, Sybase, SQL Server or Oracle. Good knowledge of database concepts with working knowledge of SQL, Stored Procedures, etc. and solid understanding of database interfacing technologies such as ODBC, JDBC and DBMS native clients
Strong Unix knowledge with experience in scripting/programing languages such as Shell, C, C++, Perl, etc
Good technical and analytical skills with the ability to analyze system functionality and resolve issues
Good interpersonal, relationship building and team working skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various teams, both business and technical, to achieve goals
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, persuasively
Motivated to learn new technologies and identify process improvements and efficiencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards package
Competitive compensation
Market-leading benefit programs
Company
Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac is a public government-sponsored enterprise that provides mortgage capital to lenders.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.58BKey Investors
DLP Capital
2025-12-30Post Ipo Debt· $108.4M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $343.2M
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $707M
Leadership Team
Dennis G. Hermonstyne
Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Peter Lillestolen
Vice President - MF Production and Sales, Targeted Affordable Housing
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