Senior Technology Development Manager

Overview

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have helped more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview: Are you ready to lead a technology team that powers the core of Freddie Mac’s housing market operations? The Cash Window Business Technology Office (BTO) delivers innovative, resilient, and scalable solutions that enable liquidity, stability, and affordability in the housing market. We are seeking a strategic Senior Technology Manager to drive cross-functional technology initiatives, foster a culture of excellence, and ensure our platforms meet evolving business needs.

Our Impact: Our team delivers and supports mission-critical pricing, pooling, and trading applications for the Cash Desk and Single Family divisions. We collaborate across I&CM, Single Family Sourcing, Servicing, Securitization, and Enterprise Operations & Technology to ensure our technology solutions drive market liquidity, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

• Deliver Business Value:
  Lead the end-to-end delivery of technology solutions that directly enable business growth, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance for the Cash Desk and Single Family partners.
• Drive Strategic Initiatives:
  Translate business objectives into actionable technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and regulatory mandates.
• Foster
  
  Cross-functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, and technology teams to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver impactful solutions.
• Ensure System Resiliency and Risk Mitigation:
  Oversee the design and implementation of robust, secure, and scalable systems that proactively address operational risks and ensure business continuity.
• Optimize Performance:
  Continuously analyze system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that enhance application reliability and scalability.
• Champion Agile Delivery:
  Guide teams in adopting Agile best practices, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of technology projects.
• Mentor and Develop Talent:
  Build and nurture a high-performing team, providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities to foster technical and leadership excellence.
• Support Production Operations:
  Oversee production support, ensuring rapid resolution of critical issues and seamless business operations.
• Leverage Mortgage Industry Expertise:
  Apply deep knowledge of mortgage industry processes, particularly pooling and securitization, to design and deliver solutions that meet the unique needs of Freddie Mac’s business.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive software development experience.
• 2+ years of management experience, including leading Agile teams and cross-functional projects.
• Hands-on proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and modern development frameworks.
• Advanced SQL and data analysis skills; experience with Postgre
  
  SQL preferred.
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and AWS cloud services.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in the mortgage industry, especially with pooling and securitization processes, is a significant plus.

• Dedication and Resilience:
  Willingness to go the extra mile during high-impact projects, including long hours when required, while maintaining a positive attitude and focus on outcomes.
• Strategic Leadership:
  Ability to set vision, inspire teams, and drive execution toward measurable business outcomes.
• Collaboration:
  
  Excellent interpersonal skills to build partnerships across business and technology teams.
• Problem Solving:
  Strong analytical skills with a track record of delivering solutions to complex challenges.
• Adaptability:
  Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Commitment to operational…