| Location | McLean, VA |
Must Have Qualifications: At least 4 years of hands-on software development experience using a
modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, OR C##). Candidate must have Git version
control, SQL, and Unit testing. Preferred: Shell scripting, financial domain with fixed income
knowledge, graduate degree in Computer Science or Mathematics -similar degrees, Certs -CFA,
FRM, CPA.
Schedule: Standard
Shortlisting Deadline: September 11
Interview Information:
Rounds: 2 rounds
Duration: 60 120 minutes
Interview Type: 1st round Virtual | 2nd round Onsite
Interview Placeholders: Targeting week of September 14th
Interview Debrief: 9/21, 1:30 no suppliers
NOTE: Selected candidates will be required to use (2) cameras during the interview. One camera
facing the candidate directly and a second camera positioned behind the candidate. This is request
by the manager to provide visibility throughout the interview and ensure candidates are not using
unauthorized external assistance during the interview process.
Financial Engineering:
Senior Software Developer (Specializing Financial Accounting Applications) - CW
Freddie Mac - McLean, VA
Position Overview
Freddie Mac's Investments & Capital Markets division is currently seeking a Sr. Software Developer
who can contribute to the firm's enterprise forecasting platform that supports long-term financial
projections, enabling strategic planning and decision-making. The developer will be involved in
developing and enhancing core features of the forecasting engines to improve model accuracy,
performance, and scalability, as well as providing support for critical quarterly/yearly production
runs used in financial reporting to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of outputs. The
developer will also collaborate closely with FP&A and other stakeholders to implement new
forecasting capabilities, support scenario analysis, and meet evolving business and regulatory
requirements.
Responsibilities
Refactor and modernize existing components of the financial accounting and forecasting
application to improve maintainability, performance, and scalability.
Develop and enhance core forecasting engine features to improve model accuracy, runtime
efficiency, and enterprise readiness.
Support critical quarterly production runs for financial reporting by monitoring execution,
troubleshooting issues, and ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of outputs.
Diagnose and resolve defects, reduce technical debt, and drive continuous improvements
to ensure alignment with software engineering best practices.
Write clean, robust, high-quality code following best practices, supported by automated
unit and integration tests with strong coverage.
Coordinate with team members across different layers of the stack (data, services, APIs,
and infrastructure) to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Partner with FP&A and other stakeholders to implement new forecasting capabilities,
enable scenario analysis, and meet evolving business and regulatory requirements.
Assist with infrastructure upgrades, platform migrations, and adoption of new technologies
to improve reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and documentation; demonstrate a
commitment to collaborative problem-solving, thoughtful design, and high-quality
deliverables
Qualifications
At least 4 years of hands-on software development experience using a modern
programming language (e.g., Python, Java).
1 2 years of experience using Git for source control in a team-based development
environment.
1 2 years of experience with SQL and relational database development.
1 2 years of experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker,
Podman, Kubernetes).
Proficiency with shell scripting for automation, troubleshooting, and operational support.
1 2 years of experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, JUnit) and implementing
automated test coverage.
An understanding of fixed income concepts, including duration, convexity, spread, and
option-adjusted spread (OAS).
Good oral and written communication skills
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, business acumen, and familiarity with Agile
development processes.
Preferred Skills
Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics,
Statistics, or related field).
Strong understanding of GAAP accounting fundamentals, including revenue/expense
recognition and amortization.
CFA/FRM (or significant progress toward CFA/FRM/CPA).
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical
and business concepts.
Experience engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements, align on priorities, and drive
delivery.
Exposure to product and project management tools (e.g., JIRA) to support planning,
tracking, and execution.
Required Skills :
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills :
Background Check : No
Drug Screen : No