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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Single Family - Software Engineering - Senior Associate - **Company:** Fannie Mae - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $123,000.0 - $161,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Applications, Data Processing, Freeform SQL, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, IT Architecture, Backend, Gitlab, AngularJS, AWS Fargate, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=653f85dd4e2d6e0a ## About the Role 2+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on building full stack, Java-based web applications Strong full stack development experience using Java, Spring Boot, REST API development, and Angular or similar frameworks Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and developing cloud-native applications (S3, EC2, ECS, Fargate, Lambda, SNS/SQS) Proven experience building ETL pipelines and scalable data processing solutions Strong experience working with relational databases and advanced SQL development, including writing and optimizing complex SQL queries for large-scale datasets Experience with DevOps tools including GitLab and CI/CD pipelines (Terraform preferred) Solid understanding of scalable, distributed system design principles and architecture Experience working with financial or reporting datasets is highly preferred Experience partnering directly with business stakeholders to deliver solutions Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating across cross-functional teams Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work Desired Experiences: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Experience with financial data models and enterprise reporting systems Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and reconciliation processes Experience with infrastructure as code, including Terraform Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Level Degree (Required) The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers. 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. ## Description As a valued colleague on our team, you will collaborate with team in designing, producing, testing, or implementing moderately complex software, technology, or processes, as well as create and maintain IT architecture, large scale data stores, and cloud-based systems. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Single Family - Software Engineering - Senior Associate 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 and create solution frameworks. Design and develop moderately complex software solutions to meet needs. Use a process-driven approach in designing and developing solutions. Implement new software technology and coordinate end-to-end tasks across the team. May maintain or oversee the maintenance of existing software. Partner directly with business stakeholders to understand strategic priorities and translate them into scalable, high-value technical solutions. Design and develop full-stack applications that enable critical business and financial reporting capabilities across the enterprise Build and maintain robust APIs, driving seamless integration with enterprise platforms and backend services. Develop and optimize complex SQL queries to produce high-quality, trusted datasets for reporting and analytics consumption. Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and availability to support business-critical reporting and informed decision-making. Simplify and modernize complex systems, improving efficiency, scalability, and reducing operational overhead and cost Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native solutions within AWS. 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