PENNYMAC TPO
Assistant Vice President, Application Development
PENNYMAC TPO, Westlake Village, California, United States, 91361
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Overview Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market.
At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.
A Typical Day The
Assistant Vice President Application Development
will assess the needs and challenges of a client and formulate the technical roadmap and technology solution that will support their business strategies and goals. As the AVP Application Development, you will develop and manage relationships with internal and external technology partners to deliver projects on time, on budget, and with quality. This is a technical leader responsible for managing a team of developers, defining the architecture and technical roadmap, ensuring code quality, and driving the adoption of advanced development practices, including AI tools and cloud services, to support key business functions, preferably within Financial Services.
Responsibilities
Orchestrate the management of technology scope and risks
Manage and direct Leads, Systems Analysts, Application Developers, and Quality Assurance resources
Initiate new, and improve existing, systems processes
Manage and deliver multiple streams of projects end-to-end
Develop artifacts following the SDLC in place, including technical specifications, design specifications, unit test cases, and unit test plan and code, using tools such as .NET, COM, SQL Server and related Microsoft toolset.
Participate/assist in development of deployment plans for the systems developed
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization's desired culture and values
Leadership, Strategy, and Team Management
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Senior and Mid-Level Developers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, quality, and accountability.
Technical Roadmap: Define and communicate the long-term technical strategy for the C#/.NET and SQL Server application portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and architecture standards.
Agile Oversight: Manage development initiatives across the full software development lifecycle using Agile Methodologies. Oversee project scoping, estimation, resource allocation, and timely delivery.
Talent Management: Participate in recruitment, performance reviews, career development, and succession planning for the development team.
Domain Expertise (Preferred): Leverage prior experience in Financial Services, ideally with domain knowledge in Mortgage Servicing, to guide the team in building compliant and effective business solutions.
Technical and Quality Mandates
AI and Tool Strategy: Drive the strategic adoption and standardization of AI tools, specifically Cursor and GitHub Copilot, across the team to maximize development velocity, improve code generation, and accelerate refactoring efforts.
C# and SQL Expertise: Provide architectural guidance and deep technical oversight for complex application design, specializing in robust C# and .NET (Core/Framework) services and high-performance SQL Server development.
Enforce rigorous quality gates, including mandated unit testing for all deliverables.
Establish and monitor team adherence to required code coverage minimums, ensuring continuous integration of quality analysis into the development process.
Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles.
AWS Cloud Architecture Oversee the design and implementation of applications leveraging key AWS Cloud Services, ensuring best practices for security, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Database Skills Ensure all database development in SQL Server is highly optimized, secure, and aligned with enterprise data standards. Optionally, Leverage or acquire knowledge of PostgreSQL as needed.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
10+ years experience working with IT leadership to create technical strategies and with senior IT groups in an advisory role
Expertise in multiple technologies (such as: .Net, SQL, Postgres, AWS etc.) across software engineering, security, data interchange, data management, etc.
Must have experience in developing Enterprise level applications using an SOA-based Architecture (Web Service, Windows Service etc.)
Should be highly skilled in .NET framework and languages (such as: C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET and using Visual Studio). Deep expertise in C#, .NET, and SQL Server development.
Must have worked in a multi-developer/multi-site environment with multi-site management experience
Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently and successfully deploy software to production environments.
Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Why You Should Join As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do. Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.
Benefits That Bring It Home
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
To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits
For residents with state required benefit information, additional information can be found at: https://www.pennymac.com/additional-benefits-information
Compensation
Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role
Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role
Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.
Salary $110,000 - $170,000
Work Model OFFICE
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Information Technology
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Assistant Vice President, Application Development
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PENNYMAC TPO
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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Overview Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market.
At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.
A Typical Day The
Assistant Vice President Application Development
will assess the needs and challenges of a client and formulate the technical roadmap and technology solution that will support their business strategies and goals. As the AVP Application Development, you will develop and manage relationships with internal and external technology partners to deliver projects on time, on budget, and with quality. This is a technical leader responsible for managing a team of developers, defining the architecture and technical roadmap, ensuring code quality, and driving the adoption of advanced development practices, including AI tools and cloud services, to support key business functions, preferably within Financial Services.
Responsibilities
Orchestrate the management of technology scope and risks
Manage and direct Leads, Systems Analysts, Application Developers, and Quality Assurance resources
Initiate new, and improve existing, systems processes
Manage and deliver multiple streams of projects end-to-end
Develop artifacts following the SDLC in place, including technical specifications, design specifications, unit test cases, and unit test plan and code, using tools such as .NET, COM, SQL Server and related Microsoft toolset.
Participate/assist in development of deployment plans for the systems developed
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization's desired culture and values
Leadership, Strategy, and Team Management
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Senior and Mid-Level Developers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, quality, and accountability.
Technical Roadmap: Define and communicate the long-term technical strategy for the C#/.NET and SQL Server application portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and architecture standards.
Agile Oversight: Manage development initiatives across the full software development lifecycle using Agile Methodologies. Oversee project scoping, estimation, resource allocation, and timely delivery.
Talent Management: Participate in recruitment, performance reviews, career development, and succession planning for the development team.
Domain Expertise (Preferred): Leverage prior experience in Financial Services, ideally with domain knowledge in Mortgage Servicing, to guide the team in building compliant and effective business solutions.
Technical and Quality Mandates
AI and Tool Strategy: Drive the strategic adoption and standardization of AI tools, specifically Cursor and GitHub Copilot, across the team to maximize development velocity, improve code generation, and accelerate refactoring efforts.
C# and SQL Expertise: Provide architectural guidance and deep technical oversight for complex application design, specializing in robust C# and .NET (Core/Framework) services and high-performance SQL Server development.
Enforce rigorous quality gates, including mandated unit testing for all deliverables.
Establish and monitor team adherence to required code coverage minimums, ensuring continuous integration of quality analysis into the development process.
Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles.
AWS Cloud Architecture Oversee the design and implementation of applications leveraging key AWS Cloud Services, ensuring best practices for security, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Database Skills Ensure all database development in SQL Server is highly optimized, secure, and aligned with enterprise data standards. Optionally, Leverage or acquire knowledge of PostgreSQL as needed.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
10+ years experience working with IT leadership to create technical strategies and with senior IT groups in an advisory role
Expertise in multiple technologies (such as: .Net, SQL, Postgres, AWS etc.) across software engineering, security, data interchange, data management, etc.
Must have experience in developing Enterprise level applications using an SOA-based Architecture (Web Service, Windows Service etc.)
Should be highly skilled in .NET framework and languages (such as: C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET and using Visual Studio). Deep expertise in C#, .NET, and SQL Server development.
Must have worked in a multi-developer/multi-site environment with multi-site management experience
Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently and successfully deploy software to production environments.
Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Why You Should Join As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do. Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.
Benefits That Bring It Home
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
To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits
For residents with state required benefit information, additional information can be found at: https://www.pennymac.com/additional-benefits-information
Compensation
Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role
Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role
Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.
Salary $110,000 - $170,000
Work Model OFFICE
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Information Technology
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