**11148BR** **Work Location:** McLean, VA 1 **FLSA Status:** Exempt **Req Number:** 11148BR **Full Time/Part Time:** Full-time **Job Type:** Regular **Position Overview:** Information Technology Operational Risk Management (ITRM) is responsible for providing oversight of operational risks associated with all operating activities of Freddie Macs Information Technology division. The primary responsibilities of ITRM include providing risk management, risk advisory, third party IT risk management, regulatory liaison, and policy/standards governance for the Information Technology division. This could include managing the review and publication of divisional policies and standards, defining and implementing risk management frameworks, monitoring and reporting risks and risk response, performing risk reviews and evaluations, and driving continuous improvement of risk management capabilities across IT. ITRM is led by the Vice President, IT Operational Risk & Governance. ITRM is looking for an experienced senior risk professional to support the 1st line Third Party IT Risk Management team that will assist with the development, implementation and execution of an IT third party risk management program. The IT Risk Senior will report directly to the IT Third Party Risk Management Manager. Working closely with the teams that represent each IT Department, the Manager will manage teams that are responsible for the consistent and logical application of key components of the IT Risk Management Framework for the IT Division. This position requires that the applicant have a strong understanding of the risk frameworks, operational risks, and the execution of risk management processes and governance within a large institution. Your Work Responsibilities: Understanding how to develop and execute a Third Party IT Risk Management program Understanding and managing Information and Technology risk associated with the operational processes for the IT division Apply sound judgment in evaluating risks and controls; effectively challenge the business on the identification and acceptance of risks and the adequacy of controls Perform risk assessments to reassess current risks and to identify emerging key risks (operational, compliance, technology, third party, etc.); Identify and assess control effectiveness and/or gaps Providing transparency of risk exposures through implementing sound reporting for risk-based decision making Advise the IT customers on means and methods to drive remediation of risk related issues and operational events Provide mentorship to team of risk professionals Reporting of IT risk metrics and data **Work Location Zip Code:** 22102 **Division:** IT ORM Divisions **Qualifications:** 5-7 years of experience working with SOX, practical experience in internal/external audits, risk management - methods and techniques for the assessment and management of risk Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience Ability to operate as a self-motivated, pro-active, and result-driven problem solver with excellent analytical and communication skills Ability to understand IT business processes, management objectives, risk appetite and tolerances and impact of changes to risk profiles Experience in IT governance and controls, including governance frameworks, COBIT, FFIEC, COSO, ISO-31000, etc. Key to success in this role: Self-starter and self-motivated. Ability to work & collaborate effectively in a team environment. Sense of urgency and able to apply risk based approach to prioritize work. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, persuasively with technology and business stakeholders. Motivated to learn new technologies and identify process improvements and efficiencies. Ability to adapt to change while continuing to deliver on assigned objectives. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 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 teams actions Growth and Development Know or learn what is needed to deliver results and successfully compete **Work Location City:** McLean **Posting Title:** Third Party IT Risk Management Senior **Preferred Skills:** CISA, CPA, CIA, PMP, CISSP or other relevant professional certification Financial Services experience IT Risk management experience Knowledge and skills across: -COSO -ISACA Risk IT framework -ISACA COBIT 5.0 -ISO 31000-series and 27000-series, 13335 **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 youll 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. **Work Location State:** VA **Job Category:** Information Technology (IT) **Job Sub-Category:** Risk Management Associated topics: application developer, back end, c#, design, develop, matlab, maven, perl, programming, senior software engineer
Mar 22, 2019
**11148BR** **Work Location:** McLean, VA 1 **FLSA Status:** Exempt **Req Number:** 11148BR **Full Time/Part Time:** Full-time **Job Type:** Regular **Position Overview:** Information Technology Operational Risk Management (ITRM) is responsible for providing oversight of operational risks associated with all operating activities of Freddie Macs Information Technology division. The primary responsibilities of ITRM include providing risk management, risk advisory, third party IT risk management, regulatory liaison, and policy/standards governance for the Information Technology division. This could include managing the review and publication of divisional policies and standards, defining and implementing risk management frameworks, monitoring and reporting risks and risk response, performing risk reviews and evaluations, and driving continuous improvement of risk management capabilities across IT. ITRM is led by the Vice President, IT Operational Risk & Governance. ITRM is looking for an experienced senior risk professional to support the 1st line Third Party IT Risk Management team that will assist with the development, implementation and execution of an IT third party risk management program. The IT Risk Senior will report directly to the IT Third Party Risk Management Manager. Working closely with the teams that represent each IT Department, the Manager will manage teams that are responsible for the consistent and logical application of key components of the IT Risk Management Framework for the IT Division. This position requires that the applicant have a strong understanding of the risk frameworks, operational risks, and the execution of risk management processes and governance within a large institution. Your Work Responsibilities: Understanding how to develop and execute a Third Party IT Risk Management program Understanding and managing Information and Technology risk associated with the operational processes for the IT division Apply sound judgment in evaluating risks and controls; effectively challenge the business on the identification and acceptance of risks and the adequacy of controls Perform risk assessments to reassess current risks and to identify emerging key risks (operational, compliance, technology, third party, etc.); Identify and assess control effectiveness and/or gaps Providing transparency of risk exposures through implementing sound reporting for risk-based decision making Advise the IT customers on means and methods to drive remediation of risk related issues and operational events Provide mentorship to team of risk professionals Reporting of IT risk metrics and data **Work Location Zip Code:** 22102 **Division:** IT ORM Divisions **Qualifications:** 5-7 years of experience working with SOX, practical experience in internal/external audits, risk management - methods and techniques for the assessment and management of risk Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience Ability to operate as a self-motivated, pro-active, and result-driven problem solver with excellent analytical and communication skills Ability to understand IT business processes, management objectives, risk appetite and tolerances and impact of changes to risk profiles Experience in IT governance and controls, including governance frameworks, COBIT, FFIEC, COSO, ISO-31000, etc. Key to success in this role: Self-starter and self-motivated. Ability to work & collaborate effectively in a team environment. Sense of urgency and able to apply risk based approach to prioritize work. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, persuasively with technology and business stakeholders. Motivated to learn new technologies and identify process improvements and efficiencies. Ability to adapt to change while continuing to deliver on assigned objectives. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 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 teams actions Growth and Development Know or learn what is needed to deliver results and successfully compete **Work Location City:** McLean **Posting Title:** Third Party IT Risk Management Senior **Preferred Skills:** CISA, CPA, CIA, PMP, CISSP or other relevant professional certification Financial Services experience IT Risk management experience Knowledge and skills across: -COSO -ISACA Risk IT framework -ISACA COBIT 5.0 -ISO 31000-series and 27000-series, 13335 **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 youll 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. **Work Location State:** VA **Job Category:** Information Technology (IT) **Job Sub-Category:** Risk Management Associated topics: application developer, back end, c#, design, develop, matlab, maven, perl, programming, senior software engineer
Do you enjoy working on cutting-edge IT transformation projects? Are you energized in a fast-paced technology environment leveraging your experience, leadership and technical expertise on multiple IT transformation projects? If you have a proven track record of successful VmWare related migration projects - VMC (VMWare Cloud in AWS), vSAN performance and troubleshooting, HCX migration tool, Network Insight, Log Insight, automation expertise, VReplication, Site Recovery Manager, guest OS (Windows, Linux), VRealize Ops, VRealize Automation. You are an excellent communicator with all levels of management and use your influence to bolster corporate culture, drive for execution, seek and embrace change, engage internal customers. CATEGORY ONE: Technical VMC on AWS management, troubleshooting, performance analysis vSAN performance and troubleshooting expert HCX migration in-depth knowledge VMC SRM service multi-site expert Network Insight expertise Log Insight knowledge Optimize, automate and troubleshoot a Virtual Environment using PowerCLI Perform system administration and management duties for all virtual infrastructure systems and supporting physical infrastructure in primary and DR sites Install, configure and manage HP blade series/standalone hardware including upgrading firmware/configuring OA and setting up system profiles Monitor, administer and maintain vCenter modules and configurations Support implementation, configuration and operations and maintenance of VMware components to include SRM, VRA and VDI Implement patches and upgrades to ensure VM environment in compliance with CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks Maintain responsibility for virtualization storage management of data stores and pools Develop documentation on new or existing systems Participate in rotational System Administration On Call support roster Category Two: Leadership Periodically oversee managing day-to-day operations within the VMWare infrastructure team. Lead VMWare infrastructure migration projects that may span multiple teams/platforms Influence, lead and help develop other team members. Category Three: Regulaotry Experience and familiarity with ITIL Service Delivery methodology. Experience with IT general controls and IT risk management activities including with experience developing remediation tasks Experience with various Auditing Qualifications 5+ years as a VMWare Lead in an IT Operations/Engineering environment Typically has minimum 5 years of related experience Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience VMWare certifications or demonstrable skillset VMC on AWS management, troubleshooting, performance analysi vSAN Performance and troubleshooting expert HCX migration in-depth knowledge VMC SRM service multi-site expert Network Insight and Log Insight expertise Ability to shift priorities on a moment's notice Ability to juggle multiple priorities Excellent relationship and networking skills Life learner Preferred Skills Experience in financial services industry relative to SOX compliancy IT General Controls IT Risk Management 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. Associated topics: administrator, maintenance, network administrator, operating system, router, scom sccm, server, system administrator, system center configuration manager, tcp
Mar 22, 2019
Do you enjoy working on cutting-edge IT transformation projects? Are you energized in a fast-paced technology environment leveraging your experience, leadership and technical expertise on multiple IT transformation projects? If you have a proven track record of successful VmWare related migration projects - VMC (VMWare Cloud in AWS), vSAN performance and troubleshooting, HCX migration tool, Network Insight, Log Insight, automation expertise, VReplication, Site Recovery Manager, guest OS (Windows, Linux), VRealize Ops, VRealize Automation. You are an excellent communicator with all levels of management and use your influence to bolster corporate culture, drive for execution, seek and embrace change, engage internal customers. CATEGORY ONE: Technical VMC on AWS management, troubleshooting, performance analysis vSAN performance and troubleshooting expert HCX migration in-depth knowledge VMC SRM service multi-site expert Network Insight expertise Log Insight knowledge Optimize, automate and troubleshoot a Virtual Environment using PowerCLI Perform system administration and management duties for all virtual infrastructure systems and supporting physical infrastructure in primary and DR sites Install, configure and manage HP blade series/standalone hardware including upgrading firmware/configuring OA and setting up system profiles Monitor, administer and maintain vCenter modules and configurations Support implementation, configuration and operations and maintenance of VMware components to include SRM, VRA and VDI Implement patches and upgrades to ensure VM environment in compliance with CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks Maintain responsibility for virtualization storage management of data stores and pools Develop documentation on new or existing systems Participate in rotational System Administration On Call support roster Category Two: Leadership Periodically oversee managing day-to-day operations within the VMWare infrastructure team. Lead VMWare infrastructure migration projects that may span multiple teams/platforms Influence, lead and help develop other team members. Category Three: Regulaotry Experience and familiarity with ITIL Service Delivery methodology. Experience with IT general controls and IT risk management activities including with experience developing remediation tasks Experience with various Auditing Qualifications 5+ years as a VMWare Lead in an IT Operations/Engineering environment Typically has minimum 5 years of related experience Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience VMWare certifications or demonstrable skillset VMC on AWS management, troubleshooting, performance analysi vSAN Performance and troubleshooting expert HCX migration in-depth knowledge VMC SRM service multi-site expert Network Insight and Log Insight expertise Ability to shift priorities on a moment's notice Ability to juggle multiple priorities Excellent relationship and networking skills Life learner Preferred Skills Experience in financial services industry relative to SOX compliancy IT General Controls IT Risk Management 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. Associated topics: administrator, maintenance, network administrator, operating system, router, scom sccm, server, system administrator, system center configuration manager, tcp
**11336BR** **Work Location:** McLean, VA 4 **FLSA Status:** Exempt **Req Number:** 11336BR **Full Time/Part Time:** Full-time **Job Type:** Regular **Position Overview:** The LAS Strategy & Integration team is accountable for helping our customers integrate Freddie Mac origination and loan delivery based technology solutions. In addition to leading a cross-functional team of professionals dedicated to the successful implementation of our technology solutions, the Director will play a critical role in continuing to advance this organization; defining process, roles / responsibilities and the interaction model between various internal and external stakeholders. The position will manage a portfolio of customers, each of which might span multiple products and/or vendor technology interfaces. The incumbent will lead the delivery of these services through a team of three to five senior integration managers. Responsibilities Include: Manage Loan Advisor Strategy and Integration team; process and staffing Refine and implement development partner engagement model (new technology solutions) Maintain in-depth understanding of customer / industry trends and needs, as well as Freddie Mac strategic objectives and technology solution roadmap Partner with Sales management to facilitate the transition from technology sale to integration Conduct detailed process reviews to map, imbed and optimize the assimilation of new tools and functionality into the customer experience and process Collaborate with customers and vendors to develop formal implementation plans; including key success metrics and milestones Ensure successful system integration testing and verification. Create and/or update system integration specifications, data standards, forms, design documents and test cases Collaborate with customers, vendors and internal business partners to ensure product adoption Translate learnings and feedback into improvement opportunities for both the technology solutions and integration processes. Participate in shaping the direction of future strategy Lead, develop and motivate staff Successful delivery against stated objectives (both internal and external / customer) Monitoring and reporting of all integration efforts and outcomes **Work Location Zip Code:** 22102 **Division:** SF Strategic Delivery **Qualifications:** College Degree or equivalent experience Typically has 15+ years of related work experience and 8+ years management experience 10+ years Project Management experience Extensive experience and knowledge of our customers origination and secondary marketing business processes and technology platforms Knowledge of prominent and emerging 3rd-party vendor tools that support the mortgage origination and selling process Experience designing solutions to drive process changes and efficiencies Demonstrated knowledge and experience with agile methodologies Business strategy and business process redesign experience Strong consulting and influencing skills Strong quantitative, analytic and project management skills Program and project management skills Broad knowledge of the mortgage finance industry Significant experience implementing mortgage-related technology solutions Keys to success in this role Intellectual agility and interpersonal flexibility Strong consultation and communication skills Enterprise change leadership Ability to work and collaborate with cross-divisional teams Staying current on market trends, regulatory issues, competitive landscape and emerging technologies Extensive knowledge of our clients business models, processes, and technology platforms Top 3 Personal Competencies to possess Partnership: Build trust and strong partnerships through my own and my team's actions Drive for Execution: Be accountable for strong individual and team performance Seek and Embrace Change: Continuously improve work processes rather than accepting the status quo **Work Location City:** McLean **Posting Title:** Project Mgmt Director (Loan Advisor Strategy and Integration) **Preferred Skills:** MBA, other graduate degree or advanced studies 10+ years leadership experience with top five mortgage industry seller Primary (lender) mortgage market experience Prior experience implementing technology solutions with lenders (with lender as customer) Detailed understanding of lender mortgage origination process / environment (people, process and technology) Technical knowledge related to technology platforms, infrastructure and data Working knowledge of MISMO and related mortgage industry data standards Experience leading high-visibility, mission critical, projects **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 youll 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. **Work Location State:** VA **Job Category:** Mortgage & Underwriting **Job Sub-Category:** Product Development & Management Associated topics: chief program officer, cpo, manage, manager, management, monitor, product manager, project manager, relationship manager, task
Mar 22, 2019
**11336BR** **Work Location:** McLean, VA 4 **FLSA Status:** Exempt **Req Number:** 11336BR **Full Time/Part Time:** Full-time **Job Type:** Regular **Position Overview:** The LAS Strategy & Integration team is accountable for helping our customers integrate Freddie Mac origination and loan delivery based technology solutions. In addition to leading a cross-functional team of professionals dedicated to the successful implementation of our technology solutions, the Director will play a critical role in continuing to advance this organization; defining process, roles / responsibilities and the interaction model between various internal and external stakeholders. The position will manage a portfolio of customers, each of which might span multiple products and/or vendor technology interfaces. The incumbent will lead the delivery of these services through a team of three to five senior integration managers. Responsibilities Include: Manage Loan Advisor Strategy and Integration team; process and staffing Refine and implement development partner engagement model (new technology solutions) Maintain in-depth understanding of customer / industry trends and needs, as well as Freddie Mac strategic objectives and technology solution roadmap Partner with Sales management to facilitate the transition from technology sale to integration Conduct detailed process reviews to map, imbed and optimize the assimilation of new tools and functionality into the customer experience and process Collaborate with customers and vendors to develop formal implementation plans; including key success metrics and milestones Ensure successful system integration testing and verification. Create and/or update system integration specifications, data standards, forms, design documents and test cases Collaborate with customers, vendors and internal business partners to ensure product adoption Translate learnings and feedback into improvement opportunities for both the technology solutions and integration processes. Participate in shaping the direction of future strategy Lead, develop and motivate staff Successful delivery against stated objectives (both internal and external / customer) Monitoring and reporting of all integration efforts and outcomes **Work Location Zip Code:** 22102 **Division:** SF Strategic Delivery **Qualifications:** College Degree or equivalent experience Typically has 15+ years of related work experience and 8+ years management experience 10+ years Project Management experience Extensive experience and knowledge of our customers origination and secondary marketing business processes and technology platforms Knowledge of prominent and emerging 3rd-party vendor tools that support the mortgage origination and selling process Experience designing solutions to drive process changes and efficiencies Demonstrated knowledge and experience with agile methodologies Business strategy and business process redesign experience Strong consulting and influencing skills Strong quantitative, analytic and project management skills Program and project management skills Broad knowledge of the mortgage finance industry Significant experience implementing mortgage-related technology solutions Keys to success in this role Intellectual agility and interpersonal flexibility Strong consultation and communication skills Enterprise change leadership Ability to work and collaborate with cross-divisional teams Staying current on market trends, regulatory issues, competitive landscape and emerging technologies Extensive knowledge of our clients business models, processes, and technology platforms Top 3 Personal Competencies to possess Partnership: Build trust and strong partnerships through my own and my team's actions Drive for Execution: Be accountable for strong individual and team performance Seek and Embrace Change: Continuously improve work processes rather than accepting the status quo **Work Location City:** McLean **Posting Title:** Project Mgmt Director (Loan Advisor Strategy and Integration) **Preferred Skills:** MBA, other graduate degree or advanced studies 10+ years leadership experience with top five mortgage industry seller Primary (lender) mortgage market experience Prior experience implementing technology solutions with lenders (with lender as customer) Detailed understanding of lender mortgage origination process / environment (people, process and technology) Technical knowledge related to technology platforms, infrastructure and data Working knowledge of MISMO and related mortgage industry data standards Experience leading high-visibility, mission critical, projects **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 youll 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. **Work Location State:** VA **Job Category:** Mortgage & Underwriting **Job Sub-Category:** Product Development & Management Associated topics: chief program officer, cpo, manage, manager, management, monitor, product manager, project manager, relationship manager, task
The Solution Architecture Tech Lead participates in the development and maintenance of application and information system architecture and conducts business information flow studies. S/he provides integrated systems architecture and recommends new or different technologies that will not only meet project requirements, but also enhance current systems and support overall corporate and business goals. This role provides in-depth technical consultation to clients and IT management to ensure development of efficient application systems utilizing established standards, procedures and methodologies. Responsibilities: Participates in the development and maintenance of application system architecture and conducts business information flow studies Creates the architecture document for assigned projects, including architecture patterns, decisions, and rationale for those decisions Conducts system architecture studies of new and existing IT systems to permit development of integrated systems Identifies and compares alternative solutions to determine the optimal solution that will meet business needs Defines future architecture enhancements, i.e. logical evolutions of the system Presents and communicates the solution architecture to various stakeholders, both technical and business, and be able to explain how the solution design will meet business needs Ensures alignment of solution architecture to business objectives, roadmaps and strategic solutions, as well as to Freddie Mac?s architecture principles and standards Assists in creating and defining application and technical patterns to be used for business events, as necessary Acts as counselor to business counterparts, customers, and top management on requirements pertinent to the technical capability Evaluates system scalability and recommends improvements Provides in-depth technical consultation to clients and IT management to ensure development of efficient application systems utilizing established standards, procedures and methodologies. Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas Works on unusually complicated problems and provides solutions that are highly creative and ingenious. Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range targets. Determines and pursues courses of action essential in obtaining desired outcomes Provides leadership and guidance in the following: Advises external vendors, business owners, and IT groups regarding Freddie Mac architecture guideline Drives application architectural decisions for the systems under development Leads the applications integration and design discussions among multiple applications groups Influences key decisions for the technical and infrastructure architecture. Advises the system and infrastructure configuration from application performance, scalability, and capacity perspective Provides guidance to business counterparts, customers, and top management on requirements pertinent to the technical capability Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, related field or equivalent work experience Strong J2EE background 10+ years of hand-on experience in the programming language with two or more of the following J2EE, .NET C++/VB, various scripts Perl/Python/Jython/csh Preference for candidates with knowledge in Digital Market technologies such as CrownPeak, Oracle knowledge Advanced, Solr, SEISMIC, Eloqua, Google Analytics 360, Ceros and Hotjar. Hands-on experience with some of the following technologies and products Integration technology - Web Services, Web API, ESB, Kafka, Rabbit MQ with related technologies like XML and JSON Database technologies like RDBMS, NoSQL, Hadoop Docker Container, Micro Services and DevOps technologies Familiar with CRM tools, such as Salesforce, and its integration with call center software, such as NICE InContact Familiar with User Provisioning technology, such as SailPoint Strong service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Event Driven Architecture(EDA) background Familiar with architecture framework and practices, such as TOGAF Keys to success in this role : Objectively developing broad domain knowledge (business/technical) and ability to Influence teams and decisions Provide consultation on complex technical problems, drawing on knowledge of frameworks, patterns and sound architectural principles Ability to anticipate technology trends, innovations that drives strategic solutions Keeping a sharp eye on strategic goals, roadmaps and solutions while guiding teams to achieve tactically solutions that makes incrementally progress towards target solutions Ability to communicate complex solutions to different levels of stakeholders and accept feedback for self-development/improvement and optimizing solutions Top 3 Personal Competencies to possess Leadership ? Take ownership of developing clear vision, strategy, goals, solutions and convincing stakeholders of the value proposition Customer Focus ? Partner with customers (clients) to understand and deliver on their needs and proactively anticipate future customer needs Drive for Execution ? Focus on driving solutions that adds value and improves on the status quo Ability to think on a multi-site enterprise level Forward looking and ability to drive tactical and strategic technology roadmaps Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines Self-motivated and customer service oriented 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. Associated topics: architect, architecture, c, design pattern, expert, lead, maven, project architect, senior, senior software developer
Mar 22, 2019
The Solution Architecture Tech Lead participates in the development and maintenance of application and information system architecture and conducts business information flow studies. S/he provides integrated systems architecture and recommends new or different technologies that will not only meet project requirements, but also enhance current systems and support overall corporate and business goals. This role provides in-depth technical consultation to clients and IT management to ensure development of efficient application systems utilizing established standards, procedures and methodologies. Responsibilities: Participates in the development and maintenance of application system architecture and conducts business information flow studies Creates the architecture document for assigned projects, including architecture patterns, decisions, and rationale for those decisions Conducts system architecture studies of new and existing IT systems to permit development of integrated systems Identifies and compares alternative solutions to determine the optimal solution that will meet business needs Defines future architecture enhancements, i.e. logical evolutions of the system Presents and communicates the solution architecture to various stakeholders, both technical and business, and be able to explain how the solution design will meet business needs Ensures alignment of solution architecture to business objectives, roadmaps and strategic solutions, as well as to Freddie Mac?s architecture principles and standards Assists in creating and defining application and technical patterns to be used for business events, as necessary Acts as counselor to business counterparts, customers, and top management on requirements pertinent to the technical capability Evaluates system scalability and recommends improvements Provides in-depth technical consultation to clients and IT management to ensure development of efficient application systems utilizing established standards, procedures and methodologies. Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas Works on unusually complicated problems and provides solutions that are highly creative and ingenious. Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range targets. Determines and pursues courses of action essential in obtaining desired outcomes Provides leadership and guidance in the following: Advises external vendors, business owners, and IT groups regarding Freddie Mac architecture guideline Drives application architectural decisions for the systems under development Leads the applications integration and design discussions among multiple applications groups Influences key decisions for the technical and infrastructure architecture. Advises the system and infrastructure configuration from application performance, scalability, and capacity perspective Provides guidance to business counterparts, customers, and top management on requirements pertinent to the technical capability Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, related field or equivalent work experience Strong J2EE background 10+ years of hand-on experience in the programming language with two or more of the following J2EE, .NET C++/VB, various scripts Perl/Python/Jython/csh Preference for candidates with knowledge in Digital Market technologies such as CrownPeak, Oracle knowledge Advanced, Solr, SEISMIC, Eloqua, Google Analytics 360, Ceros and Hotjar. Hands-on experience with some of the following technologies and products Integration technology - Web Services, Web API, ESB, Kafka, Rabbit MQ with related technologies like XML and JSON Database technologies like RDBMS, NoSQL, Hadoop Docker Container, Micro Services and DevOps technologies Familiar with CRM tools, such as Salesforce, and its integration with call center software, such as NICE InContact Familiar with User Provisioning technology, such as SailPoint Strong service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Event Driven Architecture(EDA) background Familiar with architecture framework and practices, such as TOGAF Keys to success in this role : Objectively developing broad domain knowledge (business/technical) and ability to Influence teams and decisions Provide consultation on complex technical problems, drawing on knowledge of frameworks, patterns and sound architectural principles Ability to anticipate technology trends, innovations that drives strategic solutions Keeping a sharp eye on strategic goals, roadmaps and solutions while guiding teams to achieve tactically solutions that makes incrementally progress towards target solutions Ability to communicate complex solutions to different levels of stakeholders and accept feedback for self-development/improvement and optimizing solutions Top 3 Personal Competencies to possess Leadership ? Take ownership of developing clear vision, strategy, goals, solutions and convincing stakeholders of the value proposition Customer Focus ? Partner with customers (clients) to understand and deliver on their needs and proactively anticipate future customer needs Drive for Execution ? Focus on driving solutions that adds value and improves on the status quo Ability to think on a multi-site enterprise level Forward looking and ability to drive tactical and strategic technology roadmaps Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines Self-motivated and customer service oriented 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. Associated topics: architect, architecture, c, design pattern, expert, lead, maven, project architect, senior, senior software developer
Freddie Mac is looking for a highly motivated Database Manager to join our Global Operations team here in Northern Virginia, Reston area. Database manager will contribute to future roadmap, vision and strategy on database platforms, drive automation, lead a team of database engineers and provide high quality database services across multiple platforms that includes RDBMS (Sybase/SQL/Oracle/DB2), Big Data Analytics, No-SQL (MongoDB) and other emerging cloud database technologies. Your responsibilities will include: Provide strategic leadership, management and operations support for database platforms and emerging cloud database services on AWS/Azure/GCP ensuring optimal platform services across the enterprise Establish and enforce Database Platform policies, controls, standards, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance Lead a team of Database engineers to provide 24 7 database operations to support business critical applications Oversee the automation, monitoring, maintenance, upgrade and administration of all database platforms to achieve a great customer experience, system availability, performance, and security objectives. Establish and monitor key performance indicators and service level objectives for continually improving the Database services across the enterprise Review performance and capacity of databases to manage the optimization of operating costs, improve operational efficiency, increase reliability and performance, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements. Responsible for database high availability and disaster recovery and data replication Partner with platform engineering teams to assess/evaluate/certify emerging database technologies and tools Partner with application development and business teams as a strategic partner in supporting their respective roadmaps and driving alignment on strategy goals Communicate clearly and precisely with all levels of the company Implement strategies to attract, retain, motivate and develop talent in their organization Manage and resolve client issues, including competing demands, sensitive situations, and conflicts within their organization and/or with other teams. Build and promote partnerships and alignment across both application development and infrastructure teams to ensure optimal database services Qualifications 10-12 years of related work experience 4+ years of management experience Bachelor's degree Subject matter expertise skills on one or more database platforms Strong people management skills Previous experience of managing large team of database engineers Keys to Success: Strategic thought leadership Strong collaboration and synthesis skills Strong problem solving and analytical skills Ability to build strong relationships across the organization Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced environment Top 3 Personal Competencies: Leadership - Set and execute upon a clear vision, strategy, and/or goals Drive for Execution - Be accountable for strong individual and team performance Seek and Embrace Change - Be open to and initiate operating and organizational change Preferred Skills Financial and mortgage industry experience is preferred Exceptional communications skills (verbal, written, illustrative/diagrammatic) 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. Associated topics: chief program officer, cpo, manage, manager, management, monitor, product manager, project manager, relationship manager, task
Mar 22, 2019
Freddie Mac is looking for a highly motivated Database Manager to join our Global Operations team here in Northern Virginia, Reston area. Database manager will contribute to future roadmap, vision and strategy on database platforms, drive automation, lead a team of database engineers and provide high quality database services across multiple platforms that includes RDBMS (Sybase/SQL/Oracle/DB2), Big Data Analytics, No-SQL (MongoDB) and other emerging cloud database technologies. Your responsibilities will include: Provide strategic leadership, management and operations support for database platforms and emerging cloud database services on AWS/Azure/GCP ensuring optimal platform services across the enterprise Establish and enforce Database Platform policies, controls, standards, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance Lead a team of Database engineers to provide 24 7 database operations to support business critical applications Oversee the automation, monitoring, maintenance, upgrade and administration of all database platforms to achieve a great customer experience, system availability, performance, and security objectives. Establish and monitor key performance indicators and service level objectives for continually improving the Database services across the enterprise Review performance and capacity of databases to manage the optimization of operating costs, improve operational efficiency, increase reliability and performance, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements. Responsible for database high availability and disaster recovery and data replication Partner with platform engineering teams to assess/evaluate/certify emerging database technologies and tools Partner with application development and business teams as a strategic partner in supporting their respective roadmaps and driving alignment on strategy goals Communicate clearly and precisely with all levels of the company Implement strategies to attract, retain, motivate and develop talent in their organization Manage and resolve client issues, including competing demands, sensitive situations, and conflicts within their organization and/or with other teams. Build and promote partnerships and alignment across both application development and infrastructure teams to ensure optimal database services Qualifications 10-12 years of related work experience 4+ years of management experience Bachelor's degree Subject matter expertise skills on one or more database platforms Strong people management skills Previous experience of managing large team of database engineers Keys to Success: Strategic thought leadership Strong collaboration and synthesis skills Strong problem solving and analytical skills Ability to build strong relationships across the organization Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced environment Top 3 Personal Competencies: Leadership - Set and execute upon a clear vision, strategy, and/or goals Drive for Execution - Be accountable for strong individual and team performance Seek and Embrace Change - Be open to and initiate operating and organizational change Preferred Skills Financial and mortgage industry experience is preferred Exceptional communications skills (verbal, written, illustrative/diagrammatic) 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. Associated topics: chief program officer, cpo, manage, manager, management, monitor, product manager, project manager, relationship manager, task
Freddie Mac is currently seeking a Risk Analytics Manager to join the Credit Innovation and Analytics team in the Single-Family division. The team owns credit policy and analytics as it pertains to the borrower's capacity to repay the mortgage. The team is responsible for developing and implementing technical solutions for automating the manual processes of assessing borrower assets and income using big data, analytics and third-party service providers. This position will play an important role in developing and optimizing strategies for automated evaluation of borrowers' capacity (assets, income, employment). The person will employ data science techniques and strong technical and analytical skills to aid the implementation of new products and optimization expansion of existing products. Your work falls into three primary categories: 1. Business rules research, development and testing *Create and optimize algorithms for enhancing automated assessment of mortgage borrowers' assets, incomes and employment *Design, test and implement business rules, define product requirements for Freddie Mac's capacity assessment capabilities *Produce analyses to evidence a balance between offerings expansions and additional credit risk *Develop resolutions to complex problems that require frequent use of ingenuity and creativity *Design and develop new code and review existing code changes to ensure standard technology development practices are met, including that for thorough documentation *Work with Data Engineers to ensure code is implemented correctly and efficiently 2. Data and statistical analysis *Work with large amount of data and different types of database structures *Employ complex statistical analysis for hypothesis testing, identifying trends , finding patterns, associations and relationships *May build predictive models using data , test the model on results outside of the sample and verify the model with real production data *Communicate analytical findings to leadership 3. Team management and leadership *Receive assignments in the form of objectives and determine how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. *Manage and develop a small team of analysts and data scientists *Act as an advisor to subordinates, provide guidance within the latitude of established company policies Qualifications *Typically 8-10 years of related risk analytics work experience *Bachelor's Degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or physics *Minimum five years of experience developing commercial solutions in Python *Minimum two years people management experience *Technically and quantitatively oriented with a strong background in computer science or econometrics *Proficient in working with large-scale business data sets *Fluent in scripting and rapid prototyping skills including expertise in technology such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, as well as Python, CC++, or Java Keys to success *Ability to solve issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. *Intellectual agility and interpersonal flexibility *Ability to work across silos *Deep curiosity to learn about new trends and topics *Ability to use data to formulate and flex communications Top 3 personal competencies to possess *Drive for Execution - Focus on results rather than the appearance of results (i.e., be good, not just look good); be an impact junkie *Partnership - Build trust and strong partnerships through my own and my team's actions *Leadership- Lead from the front , balancing delegation with doing Preferred Skills Advanced degree Secondary mortgage industry experience 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, MFDV. Associated topics: chief program officer, cpo, manage, manager, management, monitor, product manager, project manager, relationship manager, task
Mar 22, 2019
Freddie Mac is currently seeking a Risk Analytics Manager to join the Credit Innovation and Analytics team in the Single-Family division. The team owns credit policy and analytics as it pertains to the borrower's capacity to repay the mortgage. The team is responsible for developing and implementing technical solutions for automating the manual processes of assessing borrower assets and income using big data, analytics and third-party service providers. This position will play an important role in developing and optimizing strategies for automated evaluation of borrowers' capacity (assets, income, employment). The person will employ data science techniques and strong technical and analytical skills to aid the implementation of new products and optimization expansion of existing products. Your work falls into three primary categories: 1. Business rules research, development and testing *Create and optimize algorithms for enhancing automated assessment of mortgage borrowers' assets, incomes and employment *Design, test and implement business rules, define product requirements for Freddie Mac's capacity assessment capabilities *Produce analyses to evidence a balance between offerings expansions and additional credit risk *Develop resolutions to complex problems that require frequent use of ingenuity and creativity *Design and develop new code and review existing code changes to ensure standard technology development practices are met, including that for thorough documentation *Work with Data Engineers to ensure code is implemented correctly and efficiently 2. Data and statistical analysis *Work with large amount of data and different types of database structures *Employ complex statistical analysis for hypothesis testing, identifying trends , finding patterns, associations and relationships *May build predictive models using data , test the model on results outside of the sample and verify the model with real production data *Communicate analytical findings to leadership 3. Team management and leadership *Receive assignments in the form of objectives and determine how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. *Manage and develop a small team of analysts and data scientists *Act as an advisor to subordinates, provide guidance within the latitude of established company policies Qualifications *Typically 8-10 years of related risk analytics work experience *Bachelor's Degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or physics *Minimum five years of experience developing commercial solutions in Python *Minimum two years people management experience *Technically and quantitatively oriented with a strong background in computer science or econometrics *Proficient in working with large-scale business data sets *Fluent in scripting and rapid prototyping skills including expertise in technology such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, as well as Python, CC++, or Java Keys to success *Ability to solve issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. *Intellectual agility and interpersonal flexibility *Ability to work across silos *Deep curiosity to learn about new trends and topics *Ability to use data to formulate and flex communications Top 3 personal competencies to possess *Drive for Execution - Focus on results rather than the appearance of results (i.e., be good, not just look good); be an impact junkie *Partnership - Build trust and strong partnerships through my own and my team's actions *Leadership- Lead from the front , balancing delegation with doing Preferred Skills Advanced degree Secondary mortgage industry experience 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, MFDV. Associated topics: chief program officer, cpo, manage, manager, management, monitor, product manager, project manager, relationship manager, task
Freddie Mac has an opportunity for a senior-level IT Professional to provide production support, development support, system analysis, project management, and leading the coordination of multiple IT groups and numerous business partners for efforts with companywide impacts. We are seeking a self-motivated person who can work independently to trouble shoot issues, perform root cause analysis and design and develop enhancements/solutions using multiple technologies. Candidate should have passion for learning new technologies and should be a quick learner. This role also requires development skills in multiple technologies including Spring, Java/J2EE, ETL, SQL, Unix Scripts, SAS etc, and strong communication skills. The Enterprise Level 3 team supports all Enterprise Systems (Finance, Legal, Administration, Compliance, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, and HRDI) which are critical to operating Freddie Mac's multiple business lines, including the timely reporting of its Financials. The individual would champion technology and tools changes/improvements that enhance delivery processes, serve as a role model and mentor to the junior developers, and work collaboratively with other open minded, technology savvy and dedicated IT and business partners. Your Work Falls into Three Primary Categories: Application Development Tactical delivery of enhancements to existing systems and associated software deliverables Perform impact assessments of new work, changes in work, and expansions of existing scope Communicate and coordinate software deliverables across other IT groups Participate in Requirements Analysis; design Applications based on System Requirements and Architecture, prototype if necessary, develop, unit test and deploy applications Application Support Contribute to root cause analysis and solution of issues that arise in the production environment Provide on-call support during the Monthly Financial Close (typically first two weeks of the month) Understand Business needs and processes; identify solutions, present and guide the L3 team/sponsors in identifying best solution. Support Tertiary Operations, inclusive of triaging incidents with a focus on recovery, root cause analysis, resiliency testing, and preventive monitoring. Communicate with end-users of upcoming deployments and production activities Accountable for audit, certifications, maintenance and support of assigned applications Technology/Business Partnership Work with multiple IT and business groups in identifying issues, deploy fixes and enhancements etc. Establish and maintain strong functional relationships with IT stakeholders and business domains Identify and recommend new technology solutions Qualifications Qualifications 5-7 years of related experience. Job requires bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired. Design & development experience using Java technologies including: Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Angular, Prime NG, JavaScript, Junit and REST based web services Experience with web containers including Apache/Tomcat or WebLogic. Thorough understanding and at least 3-5 years of experience working with relational databases in Oracle, Sybase, & IBM DB2 Hands-on experience with Build and Deployment tools and languages like ANT, Maven, GIT, Jenkins, Ansible and Artifactory Development experience using Python/Shell scripting. Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail Collaborative, professional / team player with excellent interpersonal skills Self-directed, with the capability of managing multiple priorities and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time- critical problems Ability to multi-task and work on several engagements simultaneously Key to success in this role Self-starter and self-motivated. Ability to work & collaborate effectively in a team environment. Sense of urgency and able to apply risk based approach to prioritize work. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, persuasively. Motivated to learn new technologies and identify process improvements and efficiencies. Ability to adapt to change while continuing to deliver on assigned objectives. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good problem-solving skills and strong interpersonal skills Ability to listen to customers and colleagues; convey ideas effectively Proactive in nature with customer satisfaction as a primary goal Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools Top 3 Personal Competencies to possess Drive for Execution - Be accountable for strong individual and team performance Growth and Development - Know or learn what is needed to deliver results and successfully compete Seek and Embrace Change - Continuously improve work processes rather than accepting the status quo Preferred Skills Preferred Skills Experience with Cloud Adoption, Docker or Microservices is a big plus Experience with Dev Ops, Agile is a plus Experience with various project methodologies such as Agile, Modern Delivery, and waterfall methodologies Familiarity with Mortgage Industry or direct Freddie Mac Experience is an added plus 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. Associated topics: .net, application developer, architect, backend, c, design, lead, matlab, maven, senior software engineer
Mar 22, 2019
Freddie Mac has an opportunity for a senior-level IT Professional to provide production support, development support, system analysis, project management, and leading the coordination of multiple IT groups and numerous business partners for efforts with companywide impacts. We are seeking a self-motivated person who can work independently to trouble shoot issues, perform root cause analysis and design and develop enhancements/solutions using multiple technologies. Candidate should have passion for learning new technologies and should be a quick learner. This role also requires development skills in multiple technologies including Spring, Java/J2EE, ETL, SQL, Unix Scripts, SAS etc, and strong communication skills. The Enterprise Level 3 team supports all Enterprise Systems (Finance, Legal, Administration, Compliance, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, and HRDI) which are critical to operating Freddie Mac's multiple business lines, including the timely reporting of its Financials. The individual would champion technology and tools changes/improvements that enhance delivery processes, serve as a role model and mentor to the junior developers, and work collaboratively with other open minded, technology savvy and dedicated IT and business partners. Your Work Falls into Three Primary Categories: Application Development Tactical delivery of enhancements to existing systems and associated software deliverables Perform impact assessments of new work, changes in work, and expansions of existing scope Communicate and coordinate software deliverables across other IT groups Participate in Requirements Analysis; design Applications based on System Requirements and Architecture, prototype if necessary, develop, unit test and deploy applications Application Support Contribute to root cause analysis and solution of issues that arise in the production environment Provide on-call support during the Monthly Financial Close (typically first two weeks of the month) Understand Business needs and processes; identify solutions, present and guide the L3 team/sponsors in identifying best solution. Support Tertiary Operations, inclusive of triaging incidents with a focus on recovery, root cause analysis, resiliency testing, and preventive monitoring. Communicate with end-users of upcoming deployments and production activities Accountable for audit, certifications, maintenance and support of assigned applications Technology/Business Partnership Work with multiple IT and business groups in identifying issues, deploy fixes and enhancements etc. Establish and maintain strong functional relationships with IT stakeholders and business domains Identify and recommend new technology solutions Qualifications Qualifications 5-7 years of related experience. Job requires bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired. Design & development experience using Java technologies including: Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Angular, Prime NG, JavaScript, Junit and REST based web services Experience with web containers including Apache/Tomcat or WebLogic. Thorough understanding and at least 3-5 years of experience working with relational databases in Oracle, Sybase, & IBM DB2 Hands-on experience with Build and Deployment tools and languages like ANT, Maven, GIT, Jenkins, Ansible and Artifactory Development experience using Python/Shell scripting. Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail Collaborative, professional / team player with excellent interpersonal skills Self-directed, with the capability of managing multiple priorities and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time- critical problems Ability to multi-task and work on several engagements simultaneously Key to success in this role Self-starter and self-motivated. Ability to work & collaborate effectively in a team environment. Sense of urgency and able to apply risk based approach to prioritize work. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, persuasively. Motivated to learn new technologies and identify process improvements and efficiencies. Ability to adapt to change while continuing to deliver on assigned objectives. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good problem-solving skills and strong interpersonal skills Ability to listen to customers and colleagues; convey ideas effectively Proactive in nature with customer satisfaction as a primary goal Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools Top 3 Personal Competencies to possess Drive for Execution - Be accountable for strong individual and team performance Growth and Development - Know or learn what is needed to deliver results and successfully compete Seek and Embrace Change - Continuously improve work processes rather than accepting the status quo Preferred Skills Preferred Skills Experience with Cloud Adoption, Docker or Microservices is a big plus Experience with Dev Ops, Agile is a plus Experience with various project methodologies such as Agile, Modern Delivery, and waterfall methodologies Familiarity with Mortgage Industry or direct Freddie Mac Experience is an added plus 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. Associated topics: .net, application developer, architect, backend, c, design, lead, matlab, maven, senior software engineer