PENNYMAC · 2 days ago
VP, Application Development
Westlake Village, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expPennymac is a specialty financial services firm focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans. They are seeking an experienced VP of Application Development to lead the development of next-generation Communication Platforms, managing a team of application developers to build robust and scalable systems.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesLendingMortgage
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers focused on communication technologies and full-stack development
Set technical direction and ensure adoption of best practices in architecture, security, DevOps, and software delivery
Champion a high-performance, agile development culture aligned with Pennymac’s values and technology strategy
Oversee development of complex, enterprise-transforming communication applications using modern tech stacks
Drive the integration of communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Five9, ZenDesk, CallMiner) with internal systems
Ensure the design and stability of VOIP infrastructure, including SIP servers and FreeSWITCH deployments
Promote the use of design patterns, event-driven architecture, unit testing, and clean code principles across the team
Architect scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions leveraging containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Chef, AWS CDK, Troposphere)
Guide incident response and troubleshooting of high-impact production issues with composure and technical depth
Foster observability, monitoring, and performance tuning practices in VOIP and application environments
Work cross-functionally with business stakeholders, Product, QA, and IT to ensure applications deliver measurable business value
Translate business needs into clear technical goals, balancing short-term delivery with long-term maintainability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or 3+ years equivalent experience)
8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in technical leadership roles
Proven success leading teams building real-time communication or VOIP-based applications
Hands-on experience with backend development (Go, Python, Node.js) and front-end frameworks (React, TypeScript, JavaScript)
Strong understanding of API design, microservices, and distributed systems
Experience working with FreeSWITCH and SIP protocols
Experience working with Zoom, ZenDesk, Five9, CallMiner or similar communication platforms
Experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
Experience working with DevOps pipelines and Git-based workflows
Knowledge of networking protocols (SIP, RTP, TCP/IP, DTMF, QoS)
Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
Knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes), Docker
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Chef, AWS CDK, Troposphere)
Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth2)
Familiarity with Agile and SCRUM methodologies
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work across teams and drive results
Preferred
Experience with FreeSWITCH module development or customization
Familiarity with packet analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark)
Prior experience with SMS, contact center, or CRM integrations
Linux systems administration and scripting with Bash/Python
Background in speech analytics, AI-driven call classification, or real-time transcription
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships
Company
PENNYMAC
Pennymac is a home loan lending company that offers financial services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$2.33B2025-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $75M
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Leadership Team
Stanford L. Kurland
Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer
Amar Nadig
Senior Vice President of Enterprise Data
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