Development, Tech Lead

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac, located in McLean, Virginia, is in search of a Full Stack Software Engineering Technical Lead. In this role, you’ll modernize operational data stores and integrate AI technologies to enhance efficiency and optimize data pipelines.

The position requires at least 8 years of application development experience, familiarity with Java or Python, and hands-on experience with Apache Kafka. An annual salary between $138,000 and $206,000 is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in application development.
• 8+ years of experience in Java or Python.
• 3+ years of backend service development, including RESTful API design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data transfer methodologies into a modern OLTP.
• Leverage AI for efficient data reconciliation.
• Partner with internal collaborators across various teams.

Skills

Application development

Java

Python

RESTful API design

AI/ML integration

Apache Kafka

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Advanced studies/degree

Tools

Databases (SQL, NOSQL)

Microservices

Event Streaming

Logging & Monitoring

DevOps

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. Continue your career journey where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview:

Are you seeking a challenging environment to grow your career and work with modern technologies that drive enterprise innovation? The Freddie Mac I&CM Data Services Team is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineering Technical Lead, focusing on the support for modernization effort of an Operational data store. This role will focus on leveraging AI technologies as a key component in the modernization process. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, leadership abilities, and experience in both backend and frontend development, as well as a strong understanding of data engineering and AI integration.

Our Impact:

Our team is driving the modernization of the organization’s trade data capture process by transitioning from traditional batch file transfers to contemporary, real-time data transfer methods into a bi-temporal OLTP data store. AI technologies will be leveraged as key tools to optimize and automate this modernization effort, enhancing data availability, enabling faster decision‑making, and strengthening the overall data infrastructure.

Your Impact:

• Design and implement contemporary data transfer methodologies that seamlessly loads data into a modern OLTP
• Leverage AI for faster migration, efficient data reconciliation, and smooth user transition
• Partner with internal collaborators and develop strong stakeholder relationships across architecture, security, networking, platform, and application teams

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of hands‑on experience in application development.
• 8+ years of hand‑on experience in languages and frameworks including Java or Python.
• 3+ years of backend service development, including RESTful API design and implementation.
• Practical experience integrating AI/ML solutions into data pipelines, complex migrations, and system reconciliation.
• Proven hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka (installation, configuration, development).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS mainly) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Background in real-time analytics and event‑driven architecture is preferred.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of data streaming concepts and distributed systems.
• Hands‑on experience with multiple technologies like APIs, Microservices, Event Streaming, Logging & Monitoring, Databases (SQL, NOSQL), Containers, Serverless Frameworks, DevOps, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience required; advanced studies/degree preferred.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Highly motivated and self‑driven professional
• Strong hands‑on technical skills with modern technologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong partnership and collaboration skills
• Strong leadership skills

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.

This position has an annualized market‑based salary range of $138,000 - $206,000 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.