Full Stack Java Developer, Senior

Freddie Mac

16h • $130,000 - $196,000

About The Position

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:
Want to make a meaningful impact in the housing industry? Freddie Mac's Cash Desk enables homeownership by providing liquidity, stability, and affordability through pricing, pooling, trading, securitization, and hedging. Our Cash Window Business Technology Office (BTO) delivers the technical solutions that power these critical functions. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Full Stack Java Developer with demonstrated proficiency in end-to-end software development and leadership experience to drive key Cash Window BTO initiatives.
Our Impact:
The Cash Window BTO Technology Team delivers technical solutions that empower Cash Desk traders in the I&CM Division. We collaborate with teams across multiple divisions - including I&CM, Single Family Sourcing, Servicing, Securitization, and Enterprise Operations & Technology - to build solutions that drive market liquidity, stability, and affordability.
Your Impact:
You will develop and deliver mission-critical pricing, pooling, and trading applications that power Freddie Mac's housing market operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for Cash Desk business functions. This includes:
End-to-end software development - including analysis, planning, architecture, design, development, automated testing, deployment, and maintenance using industry best practices and security standards.
Performance optimization - analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance application efficiency and scalability.
Collaborative solution delivery - partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, leverage proof of concepts for technical decisions, and implement solutions with cross-functional teams.
Production support and maintenance - support applications across environments, resolve critical issues, and fulfill ad-hoc requests to ensure seamless business operations.

Requirements

• College Degree, preferably in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience; advanced studies/degree preferred
• 5 - 7+ years of software development
• Experience in core Java & Frameworks: Proficiency in Java 8+, Angular, Spring (Boot, MVC, Security, Data/JPA), REST APIs, microservices, multithreading with modern Java features (Streams, Lambda, Collections) required
• Strong Database & Infrastructure RDBMS knowledge (PostgreSQL), advanced SQL skills, data modeling, experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS)
• Expertise in Agile methodologies, automated testing (Junit, Mockito), build tools (Maven, Gradle), and Linux environments for application deployment and troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

• Adaptability: Quick learner who seamlessly adapts to new technologies and project requirements while consistently delivering high-quality results.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with proven ability to rapidly assess complex situations, make sound technical decisions, and implement effective solutions under pressure.
• Ownership & Drive: Self-motivated engineer who takes complete ownership of deliverables, proactively identifies process improvements, and ensures successful project completion.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills enabling clear, effective communication across all stakeholders - from technical teams to leadership and external partners.
• Resilience: Excels in dynamic environments with shifting priorities, aggressive deadlines, and 24/7 support requirements while maintaining exceptional code quality.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end software development - including analysis, planning, architecture, design, development, automated testing, deployment, and maintenance using industry best practices and security standards.
• Performance optimization - analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance application efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborative solution delivery - partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, leverage proof of concepts for technical decisions, and implement solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Production support and maintenance - support applications across environments, resolve critical issues, and fulfill ad-hoc requests to ensure seamless business operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level