Software Engineering Manager

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Competitive compensation

Market-leading benefit programs

Job summary

Freddie Mac is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive end-to-end software delivery and technical leadership across multi‑tier architectures. You will mentor a large team, design scalable solutions using Java, microservices, and container orchestration, and guide DevOps modernization with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling.

You will partner with business and IT stakeholders to align projects with the target architecture, manage budgets, and champion code quality and security in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of engineering experience with at least 2 years in a management role.
• Experience managing large teams (more than 10).
• Solid understanding of multi‑tier architectures: web servers, batch and database.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Angular, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, SQL, WebLogic.
• Knowledge of MongoDB, Postgres, etc.
• Security including AD, TLS/PKI, SSH, credentials.
• Microservice architectures and container orchestration.
• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Hudson, Bamboo, Git, Bitbucket, Spinnaker.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of software products, portfolio and budget management.
• Provide technical guidance, lead design and code reviews, mentor junior developers.
• Design technical solutions aligning with target state architecture and standards.
• Oversee automation and DevOps initiatives using Docker, OpenShift/Kubernetes and Atlassian tools.
• Collaborate with business, vendors and stakeholders on scope changes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Hudson

Bamboo

Git

Bitbucket

Spinnaker

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:

Our Impact:

We work on the end-to-end delivery of software product design and development using full stack technologies. We contribute to the solution delivery. The individual would support the technology and tools changes/improvements on the delivery processes. Be a role model and a technical mentor to junior developers. Work collaboratively with the other open minded, technology savvy and dedicated team members!

Technical Leadership:

Partner with technical team to design technical solutions to complex business use cases that align with target state architecture and conforms with corporate standard methodologies. Provide technical guidance to the project team members, lead design and code reviews. Train, mentor and provide thought leadership to junior developers.

Software Development:

Analyze the Business requirements and come up with design options that align with the technical roadmap and build proof of concepts as needed. Design and develop Micro Services based solutions using Java/JEE frameworks, UI frameworks, Docker and Open Shift. Work on the technical upgrades/migrations including but not limited to middleware, database and PAM workflow to the cloud Assess opportunities for application and process improvements, optimizations & performance tuning for Java/JEE applications.

DevOps/Application Support:

Design scaling strategies and develops automation scripts and solutions Provide mentorship on build automation using Dockers & Containers, and Orchestration technologies like OpenShift / Kubernetes/EKS and Atlassian tool suite. Also ensure application stability by implementing monitoring solutions for all layers of the infrastructure Support the team in solving issues and come up with timely resolutions to address them.

The position will also ensure alignment between project activities and accepted scope and negotiate with the business, vendors and other stakeholders on changes to scope. This role will own full end-to-end delivery of software products, portfolio & budget management and will also be responsible for managing team members of varying professional level.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience engineering exciting solutions with at least 2 years + in management role is MUST
• Experience with managing large teams (more than 10) performing software development or infrastructure upgrades is a MUST
• Solid understanding of typical multi-tier architectures: web servers, batch and database
• Knowledge / hands‑on experience on multiple technologies such as: Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Angular, Node JS, JavaScript, Typescript, HTML 5, SQL, WebLogic and CSS
• Database technologies - MongoDB, Postgres, etc.
• Information and application security including firewall, AD, TAM/PING, LDAP, certificates, public key encryption, SSH, access credentials, etc.
• Large microservice based architectures, container orchestration frameworks
• Build automation / CICD pipeline integration tools (Jenkins, Hudson, Bamboo, GIT, Bitbucket, Spinnaker)
• Sound Knowledge of unit testing methodologies and frameworks
• Cloud platforms AWS/Azure/Google
• Excellent communication skills

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Build strong partnerships with the business and across IT to help advise strategic decisions as well as drive tactical implementations.
• Very strong communication skills, you will be responsible for interfacing and influencing with the business lines as well as others across IT.
• Attract, recruit, retain, and develop top talent.
• Provides direct supervision to all levels of a development team, responsible for their career development, performance management, coaching and mentoring
• Ability to work well with the business and people with varying degrees of technical expertise
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment, flexibility to work extended hours and weekends
• Responsible for leading an Initiative or a large and complex project or a portfolio of large projects.
• Act as an agent for change regarding the new technologies and tools, promote top code quality by leading design and code reviews, and solve challenging issues (including incorporating usage of GenAI in daily work)
• Strong leadership, Relationship/Customer Management, and deep understanding of end-to-end software development and support processes.
• Develop communication plans and effectively communicate in both verbal and written form
• Proficiency& experience utilizing methodologies (SDLC, AGILE, EDM, etc.)
• Work and collaborate across teams
• Hold team accountable for strong performance
• Seek win / win solutions

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.

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.

Time‑type:Full timeFLSA Status:Exempt

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.

This position has an annualized market‑based salary range of $154,000 - $232,000 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.