Jr. Cloud Automation Engineer

The Fannie Mae; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Performance incentives

Job summary

Fannie Mae is seeking a Jr. Cloud Automation Engineer to support onboarding use cases into the AutoMAEtion Hub and related cloud platforms.

You will design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using Python and AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable solutions. The role emphasizes automation, operational excellence, and integration into an enterprise cloud environment, with a base expectation of onsite work at the designated office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with cloud automation and enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Python/Java and automation tooling.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and integrate new use cases into AutoMAEtion Hub and related cloud platforms.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows and integrations in Python.
• Leverage AWS services (serverless, Step Functions, S3, ECS) for automation.
• Collaborate with platform, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure onboarding.
• Troubleshoot distributed systems, pipelines, and cloud services, and improve standards.

Skills

Python

Java

Angular

AWS

SQL

NoSQL

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitLab

DevOps

Serverless

Step Functions

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

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

We are seeking a skilled Jr. Cloud Automation Engineer with knowledge and exposure to AWS and cloud-native technologies to support onboarding of use cases into the AutoMAEtion Hub and other enterprise platforms built on similar architectures. This role requires an engineer who can quickly integrate into an existing enterprise environment and drive automation, scalability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboard and integrate new use cases into the AutoMAEtion Hub platform and related cloud-based solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows, scripts, and integrations using Python.
• Build and optimize solutions by leveraging AWS services, including serverless and workflow orchestration.
• Collaborate with platform, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless onboarding and execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across distributed systems, pipelines, and cloud services.
• Contribute to improving platform capabilities, standardization, and reusable patterns.

Key Skills

• Programming: Python and Java
• Frontend frameworks : Angular
• AWS: Hands-on with serverless, workflows, and data services (Lambda, Step Functions, S3, ECS etc.)
• Databases: Experience with SQL and NoSQL (RDS, DynamoDB)
• IaC: Terraform or CloudFormation in multi-account environments
• CI/CD: GitLab pipelines and DevOps practices

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly ramp up in a complex enterprise cloud environment
• Troubleshooting skills across distributed systems and pipelines
• Effective collaboration across platform and application teams
• Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.
• Education: Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Restful API integrations Generative AI, Agentic, and Knowledge of Azure and GCP Bachelor degree or equivalent

Target Salary

Target Salary: $109,000 to $142,000 a year

Requisition compensation: 109000 to 142000

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Location and Work Arrangement

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.

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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.

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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.

Tackle America’s biggest housing challenges using the latest technology and AI, while collaborating with experts in their fields. Join our energizing environment—you’re invited to apply. Join our talent community to be the first to hear about happenings at Fannie Mae and share your experience to hear about potential job opportunities for you. As a Fortune 25 company, Fannie Mae expands access to housing across America. Powered by the latest tech and AI, our innovative products and services drive the mortgage industry forward. We believe that prioritizing our people’s growth and success is essential to achieving our business goals and fulfilling our purpose.