Senior Java Developer

Company: Freddie Mac
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: May 24, 2020

Job Description:

Are you looking for an opportunity work with a variety of technology and make a meaningful contribution to the team? We have an opportunity for someone to join a fast-paced team of hardworking individuals responsible for providing IT development support across various organizations in Freddie Mac. We are looking for a Senior Developer to provide leadership and technical mentorship, collaborate with line manager and various business / technology partners in developing and implementing technical solutions Your Work Falls into Three Primary Categories: Technical Leadership Act as a lead on projects, assigning tasks, deliver training, mentoring and coaching to team members Provide guidance to the project team on high level design, ensuring that the design/solution is consistent with the approved architecture Participate in technical discussions and provide recommendations or solutions Application Remediation Developing software solutions by studying organizational needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle. Ensuring that "Best Practices" for development activities (e.g. code reviews, unit testing, etc.) are followed through the project life-cycle Demonstrating ownership of problems, issues, or requests from start to finish and facilitating appropriate handoffs Technology/Business Partnership Collaboratively work with all other IT Teams to identify "Win/Win" opportunities and improve efficiency Championing and influencing technology decisions with business partners, IT management and Team members on matters concerning multiple complex projects which requires negotiating while maintaining effective relationships Engaging with Enterprise and Application architects to promote collaboration on the development of solution architecture; Reviewing architecture and ensuring alignment with accepted architectural principles and the strategic roadmap Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience 5years of experience in developing applications using Java/J2EE technologies, preferably in Unix environment. Hands-on experience with Build and Deployment tools such as Jenkins and languages like ANT, Maven, etc. 3 years of hands on experience with application development, build and deployment using web/application servers such as WebLogic, Tomcat, Apache, etc. 3 years of demonstrated ability with databases such as UDB, Sybase, SQL Server or Oracle. Good knowledge of database concepts with working knowledge of SQL, Stored Procedures, etc. and solid understanding of database interfacing technologies such as ODBC, JDBC and DBMS native clients Strong Unix knowledge with experience in scripting/programing languages such as Shell, C, C++, Perl, etc. Good technical and analytical skills with the ability to analyze system functionality and resolve issues. 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. 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.

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