Lead Software Engineer (AWS)

Fannie Mae•Reston, VA

19h•$141,000 - $184,000

About The Position

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 As a valued colleague on our team, you will act as a team lead in the designing, producing, testing, or implementing software, technology, or processes, as well as lead processes for creating and maintaining IT architecture, large scale data stores, and cloud-based systems. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Lead Software Engineer (AWS) role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities: Independently determine the needs of the customer while identifying and resolving conflicting or complementary needs across customer groups. Applying advanced skill, knowledge and experience, design and develop software solutions to meet customer needs. Use a process-driven approach to leading design solutions. Implement new software technology and coordinate simultaneous implementation tasks across teams. May maintain or oversee the maintenance of existing software.

Requirements

4 years of extensive hands-on experience in Java development, including designing, implementing, and maintaining Java enterprise applications.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Python, C#, SQL, JavaScript, or Angular
Experience managing and resolving cyber vulnerabilities
Experience with Application Performance Management and Observability
Proficiency in using debugging tools and optimizing application performance.
Experience in conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree or equivalent
Highly skilled Java and Python skillsets with a deep understanding J2EE frameworks, such as Springboot / Spring Cloud, and REST
Skilled in AWS services, cloud applications and technologies, including containerization, virtualization, microservices, and server-less architecture in tools
Strong skills in system design and architecture, ensuring scalable and resilient solutions
Software engineering experience using AWS cloud infrastructure writing applications with AWS service APIs, AWS CLI, using SDKs and using containers
Understanding of AI and AI-driven solutions and models is a huge plus
Proficiency using AI / ML platforms for model development and deployment is also a huge plus
Excellent problem-solving skills and proactivity in resolving issues / blockers
Excellent verbal / written communication skills, relationship management skills, and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
Skilled in unit, integration, functional, and performance testing strategies and tools
Skilled in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Agile methodology
Ability to create automation solutions using tools such as Selenium
Proven experience in leading and managing development teams, including task assignment and progress monitoring.
Experience building effective relationships with technical and business stakeholders
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers

Responsibilities

Independently determine the needs of the customer while identifying and resolving conflicting or complementary needs across customer groups.
Applying advanced skill, knowledge and experience, design and develop software solutions to meet customer needs.
Use a process-driven approach to leading design solutions.
Implement new software technology and coordinate simultaneous implementation tasks across teams.
May maintain or oversee the maintenance of existing software.

Benefits

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.

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