Senior Full-Stack Python Developer

NO C2C Please ONLY LOCAL Candidates Must Have Qualifications: At least 5 years of hands-on software developmentexperience using a modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, OR C##).Candidate must have Git version control, SQL, Pandas, and Unit testing. Preferred:Shell scripting, financial domain with fixed income knowledge, graduate degree inComputer Science or STEM -similar degrees, Certs -CFA, FRM, CPA.Schedule: StandardShortlisting Deadline:06/26Interview Information:Rounds: 2 roundsDuration: 120 minutes | 30 minutesInterview Type: on-site for first round| Second round TBDInterview Placeholders: Targeting On-site interviews will be week of 07/01 and 07/02Interview Debrief:07/06 @ 4:30- no suppliersSupplier Vetting Questions:1) How do you handle challenges or difficult situations - please provide an example?2) How do you set goals - please provide an example of a goal you've reached recently?Financial Engineering:Senior Software Developer (Specializing Financial Accounting Applications) - CWPosition OverviewFreddie Mac’s Investments & Capital Markets division is currently seeking a Sr. SoftwareDeveloper who can contribute to the firm’s enterprise forecasting platform that supportslong-term financial projections, enabling strategic planning and decision-making. Thedeveloper will be involved in developing and enhancing core features of the forecastingengines to improve model accuracy, performance, and scalability, as well as providingsupport for critical quarterly/yearly production runs used in financial reporting to ensurethe integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of outputs. The developer will also collaborateclosely with FP&A and other stakeholders to implement new forecasting capabilities,support scenario analysis, and meet evolving business and regulatory requirements.ResponsibilitiesRefactor and modernize existing components of the financial accounting and forecastingapplication 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 improvementsto ensure alignment with software engineering best practices.Write clean, robust, high-quality code following best practices, supported by automatedunit 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 technologiesto improve reliability, security, and operational efficiency.Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and documentation; demonstrate acommitment to collaborative problem-solving, thoughtful design, and high-qualitydeliverablesQualifications· At least 5 years of hands-on software development experience using a modernprogramming language (e.g., Python, Java).· 2–3 years of experience using Git for source control in a team-based developmentenvironment.· 2–3 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.· 2–3 years of experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, JUnit) and implementingautomated test coverage.· An understanding of fixed income concepts, including duration, convexity, spread, andoption-adjusted spread (OAS).· Good oral and written communication skills· Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, business acumen, and familiarity withAgile 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/expenserecognition and amortization.· CFA/FRM (or significant progress toward CFA/FRM/CPA).· Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulatetechnical and business concepts.· Experience engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements, align on priorities, anddrive delivery.· Exposure to product and project management tools (e.g., JIRA) to support planning,tracking, and execution.