Development Senior

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac in McLean, VA, seeks an experienced software leader to drive development, design, and maintenance of applications for the legal division. You will shape security, solution architecture, and lifecycle compliance aligned with Freddie Mac methodologies.

Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, build vs buy evaluations, and system prototyping across Unix/Windows/AWS, plus SaaS/COTS integrations and incident support. This role may allow some telecommuting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in IT or related field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible software development experience.
• Experience with UNIX, Windows, and AWS Cloud technologies.
• Experience with vendor solutions, COTS, and SaaS.
• Experience with HTTP/HTTPS/FTP networks and protocols.
• Experience with Java/J2EE, Node, Python, PHP, and shell scripting.
• Experience with SQL RDBMS and REST APIs.
• Experience with mobile app development (iOS/Android).
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps methodologies.
• Demonstrated IAM security knowledge (SSO, Credential Vaulting, API Gateways).

Responsibilities

• Lead development, design, and maintenance of applications across the legal division.
• Design solution, security, and architecture for legal division software.
• Lead efforts and artifacts compliant with LDLC methodologies.
• Perform gap analysis to meet business requirements through build/buy.
• Work with technologies including mobile solutions.
• Engage stakeholders to translate business needs to IT specs.
• Evaluate build vs buy options, prototype and design systems.
• Develop, test, and implement solutions using Unix, Windows, and AWS.
• Integrate SaaS/COTS solutions with Freddie Mac infra.
• Participate in design, code, and project reviews.
• Support production incidents, upgrades, and patches.
• Assist with IT risk management and other duties; may allow part-time telecommuting.

Skills

UNIX

Windows

AWS Cloud

Java/J2EE

Node

Python

PHP

Shell scripting

REST API

SQL RDBMS

Mobile development

IAM security

Agile/DevOps

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

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.

Job Description:

• Lead development, design, and maintenance of application across the legal division at Freddie Mac.

• Design solution, security, and product architecture for legal division software at Freddie Mac.

• Lead development efforts and produce artifacts compliant with Freddie Mac's Change Management and Software Development Lifecycle methodologies.

• Lead gap analysis on the business domain, identifying opportunities to meet business requirements through build/buy determination as needed.

• Understand and implement applications using diverse technologies including mobile solutions.

• Engage with project stakeholders to understand business needs and IT specifications.

• Research and evaluate various technology solution options, including build versus buy or a combination.

• Prototype and design systems based upon requirements and architecture specifications.

• Develop, enhance, test, and implement solutions using Unix, Windows, and AWS technologies.

• Integrate SaaS/COTS vendor solutions with Freddie Mac infrastructure.

• Participate in design, code, and other relevant project reviews.

• Support production incident tracking, troubleshooting, and resolution.

• Support infrastructure upgrades and patching activities impacting business applications

• Support ad-hoc activities related to business technology needs and IT risk management.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Position may be eligible for part-time telecommuting.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent* in Information Technology or a closely related technical field followed by five years of progressively responsible experience in a software development occupation required. Experience must include:

• Five years of experience in design, development, and deployment of applications using UNIX, Windows, and AWS Cloud technologies.

• Five years of experience designing, developing, and deploying technical solutions with vendor solutions, COTS and SaaS.

• Five years of experience with infrastructure platforms, major operating systems, network and network protocols, along with HTTP, HTTPS, FTP.

• Five years of experience with Java/J2EE, Node Python, PHP, and shell scripting for Unix and Windows platforms.

• Five years of experience with network paradigms and solution, security, and product architecture.

• Five years of experience of working with SQL RDBMS and REST API.

• Five years of experience of working with mobile application development for iOS and Android.

• Five years of experience with various project methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and Dev Ops methodologies.

• **Demonstrated knowledge of security domains in Identity and Access Management (IAM) SSO, Credential Vaulting, and API Gateways.

*Will accept educational equivalency evaluation prepared by qualified evaluation service.

**Knowledge may be demonstrated through education, training, and/or experience.

40 hours per week 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM.

Work location: 8200 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102.

This position has a prevailing wage of $175,427 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.

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.

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.

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.