Freddie Mac

Java Software Engineer, Senior

Freddie Mac$116K — $174K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years experience in Java/J2EE application development, ideally in a Unix environment
  • 2-3 years experience with C/C++ application development
  • Strong understanding of multi-tier architectures including web servers and load balancers
  • Hands-on experience with Java/J2EE middleware and UNIX Shell scripting
  • Familiarity with CICD tools like Jenkins and version control systems
  • Knowledge of relational databases and application security practices

Responsibilities

  • Develop software solutions by analyzing organizational needs
  • Follow established methodologies to maintain development agility and quality
  • Document technical designs and unit testing protocols
  • Participate in and contribute to technical discussions
  • Take ownership of issues and ensure effective handoffs
  • Promote and ensure adherence to best practices throughout the development lifecycle

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Market-leading benefit programs
  • Participation in annual incentive program
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

The Enterprise Business Technology Office (BTO) at Freddie Mac enables business operational excellence through the flexible use of technology. The team supports the needs of the enterprise groups, including the chief administrative office, compliance, enterprise risk management, finance, human resources, diversity and outreach, internal audit and legal. In addition to championing and empowering business partners, Enterprise BTO takes steps to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team of talented individuals responsible for providing IT development support across various organizations in Freddie Mac. Senior developer will help line manager/technical lead in day to day operations, provide application development support and guide/mentor other members of the team.

Our Impact:

The Development Factory helps provide efficient and rapid delivery for IT scope affecting applications across the enterprise. The Dev Factory model promotes a more collaborative and productive work environment by bringing development, testing and operations together. It is the combination of skills, process, practices, and tools that enhances our ability to deliver services at large scale with high velocity and reliability.

Your Impact:
  • Developing software solutions by studying organizational needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.
  • Follow established methodology and controls guidelines. Maintain agility and quality throughout development process.
  • Documenting Technical Design, Interface Specifications and Unit Testing.
  • Participate in technical discussions and provide recommendations or solutions
  • Demonstrating ownership of problems, issues, or requests from start to finish and facilitating appropriate handoffs
  • Ensuring that "Best Practices" for development activities (e.g. code reviews, unit testing, etc.) are followed through the project life-cycle


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in developing applications using Java/J2EE technologies, preferably in Unix environment.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in developing/maintaining applications using C/C++ technologies, preferably in Unix environment.
  • Excellent understanding of typical multi-tier architectures: web servers, caching, application servers, & load balancers
  • Hands-on experience on multiple technologies such as:
  • Java/J2EE & middleware (WebLogic, Apache, Spring Boot, etc.) technologies in UNIX environment and Scripting languages such as UNIX Shell
  • Build automation / CICD pipeline integration tools (Jenkins, GIT, Bitbucket, Artifactory, etc.)
  • Relational databases (Sybase, DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
  • Information and application security including LDAP, certificates, public key encryption, SSH, access credentials, etc.


Keys to Success in this Role:
  • 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.


Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

Time-type:Full time

FLSA 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 $116,000 - $174,000 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.

About Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac is vital to a strong U.S. housing system, providing liquidity to the mortgage market under all economic conditions while ensuring the safety and soundness. As a trusted leader in housing finance, we guide the industry in meeting the needs of lenders and lowering the cost of housing for America's families.
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Size
7,284 employees
Industry
Founded
1970
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