Love coding? Want to create technology that matters? Begin your technology career today by joining the Freddie Mac Information Technology team through our University Hire program! This 12-month cohort program designed for recent Computer Science/Computer Engineering grads is the start of a full-time career with an industry leader building the future of technology for the housing/finance industry.

Our Impact: The Information Technology (IT) Division helps enable and transform Freddie Mac's business. We provide systems and technology that benefit the enterprise, customers, employees and our business partners. Our technology enhances the services we offer to our customers and improves productivity and performance for employees, making work easier.

Your Impact: Be part of a team designing and coding the future technologies and applications that support Freddie Mac’s mission of making home possible.

What you’ll be doing:

Freddie Mac will support your continued professional development through access to targeted courses and learning opportunities, as well as exposure to senior management. You will gain knowledge of technology for the financial industry all while enhancing your own competencies, by:

• Deepening technological knowledge while learning about Freddie Mac’s vital role in the mortgage market
• Expanding your leadership, business, and analytical skills
• Obtaining support and guidance from dedicated managers, experienced analysts and knowledgeable mentors
• Participating in organized community service events to complement your professional development with personal growth
• Being eligible to be sponsored to earn key technical certifications
• Refining your personal brand and growing your internal network

You’ll be working in the following areas:

Software Development

• Participate as a member of a project team to develop innovative, high-quality software solutions in an Agile development environment
• Develop, modify, and design software based on requirements/design specifications
• Help define business and user needs and processes; identify solutions, work with project team/sponsors in identifying best solution
• Participate in requirements analysis; help design applications based on system requirements; promote top code quality and solve meaningful issues related to performance tuning and scalability
• Build enhancements within existing applications to optimize efficiency
• Support implementation of software application changes with aggressive deployment timelines.

**Application Support **

• Support core applications, including providing fixes to production defects and making enhancements
• Quickly evaluate defects, investigate causes and come up with solutions to address defects
• Provide production support and providing clear communication to on the resolution of incidents

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Experience with coding practices and languages (such as Java, C/C++, Python, Angular/Springboot, MongoDB/Postgres, OpenShift/Docker or others)
• Graduation no more than 18 months prior to start date
• Knowledge of Agile software development project methodologies preferred
• Demonstrated analytical ability and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organized, ability to meet deadlines, work independently, manage multiple priorities

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Ability to work effectively and productively in a team or independently
• Technology-first mindset, outstanding analytical skills and drive for innovation
• Willingness to try new things, spot opportunity and learn fast!

YOUR LIFE

• First-time homebuyer down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible employees
• Continuing education assistance for costs associated with courses or certifications
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Monthly contribution for public transportation commuting costs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Casual dress code
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for domestic partners and their eligible children
• Parental leave
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Coverage for in vitro fertilization as well as fertility prescription drug benefits
• New Mothers Program, including lactation rooms, education classes, 24/7 virtual support and a return-to-work consultation
• Back-up child and adult/elder care

YOUR WELLNESS

• Flexible health care plans that include POS plans, a high deductible health care plan with a health savings account (HSA), and HMO-style plans
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Comprehensive wellness program that offers services to assist in managing total well-being, including healthy dining choices in headquarters cafeterias and wellness incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided on-site, with 24/7/365 access for you and your family members
• On-site fitness center at headquarters and health club reimbursement for regional employees
• On-site wellness center with a medical team that provides urgent and preventive care services at no cost
• Chiropractic and acupuncturist services for a minimal fee

YOUR MONEY

• 401(k) savings plan offering 100% company match on up to 6% of pay and a company contribution equaling 2.5% of pay after one year of employment
• Charitable contribution match
• Flexible spending accounts offering pre-tax savings on eligible expenses
• Life insurance coverage with the option to purchase additional coverage
• Accidental death, personal loss and business travel accident insurance

YOUR TIME

• 15 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional vacation time
• Ten scheduled federal holidays plus two discretionary holidays each year
• Eight days of sick leave per calendar year
• Up to 10 days of paid bereavement leave for the death of an immediate relative or household member and five days of paid leave for extended family members
• Military leave consistent with the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act
• Family and medical leave
• Short-term and long-term disability leave
• Voting leave

We are both leaders and collaborators, continuously building skills and pursuing innovative solutions. Above all, we are passionate about our mission of Making Home Possible. Join our inclusive and diverse culture, which is what drives our success and makes us a stronger company.