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Development, Manager
Freddie Mac
Mc Lean, VA, United States
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Position Overview
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! If you have proven software delivery experience, a desire to manage and shape the careers of other developers, analysts and project managers, and would like to be part of a team that is transforming Financial systems using the latest technologies, apply to join Freddie Mac’s Emerging Data team. Apply to join us (the Freddie Mac Information Technology Department) to develop and execute your IT and management skills that align with our mission - We are committed to building a better Freddie Mac and a better housing finance system for America’s families.
• Plan and coordinate with customers, business areas, IT support and IT initiative leads. Work with individuals at the manager and director level.
• Develop and refine plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources.
• Responsible for leading an Initiative or a large and complex project or a portfolio of large projects.
• Follow industry accepted practices and methodologies for developing business applications
• Overall authority and responsibility for quality and approval of project artifacts
• Accountable for managing program costs
• Supervise project teams, leveraging project managers to manage costs, staffing, and execution across multiple projects.
• Provides direct supervision to all levels of a development team, responsible for their career development, performance management, coaching and mentoring
• Attract, recruit, retain, and develop top talent
• Champion technology and tools change that improves delivery processes
• 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 related to performance tuning and scalability
• Contribute to the enhancement of department application development/delivery standards, tools and processes
• 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 their team accountable for strong performance
• Seek win / win solutions
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
• 8-10+ years of software delivery experience
• 2+ years of management skills with a passion for leading and developing individuals to meet their highest level of potential
• Experience with managing applications dealing with integration technology patterns and platforms such as Web Services, REST API, Messaging, and ETL with related technologies like XML and JSON
• Experience with database technologies like RDBMS & NoSQL
• Experience with delivering containerized infrastructure solutions following Microservices and DevOps principles
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, independent, and works with minimal direction
Preferred Skills
Preferred Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Financial Services experience, especially secondary mortgage processing
• Experience with cloud migration is a plus
Top 3 Personal Competencies to possess
• Drive for Execution – Be accountable for strong individual and team performance
• Partnership – Build trust and strong partnerships through your own and team’s actions
• Growth and Development – Know or learn what is needed to deliver results and successfully compete
Closing Statement
Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others. Freddie Mac is an equal opportunity and top diversity employer. EOE, M/F/D/V.