Lead Software Engineer (AWS)
2 days ago• Plano, TX
Reston, VA
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Job Description
As a valued colleague on our team, you will act as a team lead in the designing, producing, testing, or implementing software, technology, or processes, as well as lead processes for creating and maintaining IT architecture, large scale data stores, and cloud-based systems.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Lead Software Engineer (AWS)role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
- Independently determine the needs of the customer while identifying and resolving conflicting or complementary needs across customer groups.
- Applying advanced skill, knowledge and experience, design and develop software solutions to meet customer needs.
- Use a process-driven approach to leading design solutions.
- Implement new software technology and coordinate simultaneous implementation tasks across teams.
- May maintain or oversee the maintenance of existing software.
THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Minimum Required Experiences:
- 4 years of extensive hands-on experience in Java development, including designing, implementing, and maintaining Java enterprise applications.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Python, C#, SQL, JavaScript, or Angular
- Experience managing and resolving cyber vulnerabilities
- Experience with Application Performance Management and Observability
- Proficiency in using debugging tools and optimizing application performance.
- Experience in conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance
Desired Experiences:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- Highly skilled Java and Python skillsets with a deep understanding J2EE frameworks, such as Springboot / Spring Cloud, and REST
- Skilled in AWS services, cloud applications and technologies, including containerization, virtualization, microservices, and server-less architecture in tools
- Strong skills in system design and architecture, ensuring scalable and resilient solutions
- Software engineering experience using AWS cloud infrastructure writing applications with AWS service APIs, AWS CLI, using SDKs and using containers
- Understanding of AI and AI-driven solutions and models is a huge plus
- Proficiency using AI / ML platforms for model development and deployment is also a huge plus
- Excellent problem-solving skills and proactivity in resolving issues / blockers
- Excellent verbal / written communication skills, relationship management skills, and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
- Skilled in unit, integration, functional, and performance testing strategies and tools
- Skilled in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Agile methodology
- Ability to create automation solutions using tools such as Selenium
- Proven experience in leading and managing development teams, including task assignment and progress monitoring.
- Experience building effective relationships with technical and business stakeholders
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers
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Target Pay Range: $141,000.00 - $184,000.00 a year
Internal Job Title: SF Technology - Software Engineering - Lead Associate
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Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)
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For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.
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The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.
Requisition compensation:
141000
to
184000
Client-provided location(s): Plano, TX, Reston, VA
Job ID: Fannie-JR1793
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-09T19:33:56
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- FSA
- On-Site Gym
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Financial Counseling
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion