Freddie Mac

Software Engineering Manager

Freddie Mac$154K — $232K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in computer science or engineering or equivalent
  • 8-10 years of engineering experience with 2+ years in a management role
  • Experience managing large software teams (10+ members)
  • Strong understanding of multi-tier architectures and web technologies
  • Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and modern UI frameworks
  • Familiar with microservices, container orchestration, and cloud platforms
  • Knowledge of application security practices

Responsibilities

  • Lead a software development team to enhance Freddie Mac Multi-Family Systems
  • Collaborate with business operations to reimagine applications and processes
  • Provide technical guidance and conduct design/code reviews
  • Develop Micro Services solutions and optimize existing applications
  • Design strategies for scaling and automation in DevOps
  • Ensure application stability and troubleshoot issues
  • Manage full software delivery, project scope, and team dynamics

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Market-leading benefit programs
  • Access to employee development resources
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Supportive work culture promoting innovation and inclusivity
Full Job Description
If you are an organized, detail-oriented, deadline driven Information Technology professional with a passion for leading a team of developers in a fast-paced environment then we are your next destination employer!

Freddie Mac multi-family is looking for experienced individuals to partner with business operations to reimagine our applications and processes.

Apply to join us, the Multi-Family Technology team! As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead software development team that will work on critical Freddie Mac Multi-Family Systems. You will be engaging with a project team that's comprised of likeminded full stack Agile software developers, all working together to enhance and modernize the capabilities of these systems. Our team is made up of versatile individuals who thrive in a challenging work environment and enjoy applying their problem-solving skills. The role will act as a Lead on projects, providing technical guidance and oversight to project execution team.

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


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 $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.

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.
Learn more about Freddie Mac
Size
7,284 employees
Industry
Founded
1970
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