Director of Software Engineering

Job DescriptionThe Director of Software Engineering at Pennymac reports to the Head of Engineering and, in partnership with the Product Manager, is responsible for leading several of the scrum teams, driving the strategy, execution, and delivery of cutting-edge product solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the product development, software engineering and financial industry domains and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams.Responsibilities:Provide strategic direction and vision by empowering and guiding technology teams to deliver value to our customersLeverage Agile methodologies to providing quality and timely resultsLead several scrum teams in recommending, evaluating and making technology decisionsDefine and execute Pennymacs software engineering roadmapEnsure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of software engineering efforts with business goals in a quality and efficient mannerWork with tech leads and technology architects to plan and execute the best solution for the business, looking at reusability, extensibility, and maintainabilityDesign and structure coding guidelines, design patterns and testingStay up-to-date with the latest software engineering trends and technologiesHire and develop software engineering talent; encourage the growth of tech leads and senior engineering talent through mentorshipConstruct and maintain an environment and culture of integrity, trust, feedback, and continuous improvementWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] .   To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .Skills and RequirementsBachelor of Science or equivalent degree preferred in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field5+ years of experience in leading and managing software engineering teams though technical leadsStrong technical skills in Python and ReactDeep understanding of Agile and Scrum principlesTrack record of success building products powered by serverless technologies as well as development and delivery experience (preferably using AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, AWS EventBridge)Depth in NoSQL and SQL fundamentalsGood working knowledge of CI/CD and IaC practicesGood working knowledge of cloud based security practices and technologies (preferably AWS services such as AWS Cognito, AWS Secrets Manager, AWS GuardDuty)Experience in cross functional matrix team environment and with DevOps infrastructure-as-code experienceWell-developed communication and interpersonal skills, connecting directly and effectively with cross-functional stakeholders at various levelsA strong ability to coach and mentor technical leads, architects and senior level engineers, helping them develop their skills and advance their careersExperience championing design and development of complex, robust, and highly scalable production services and applications using modern frameworks, tools, and systemsExperience championing design and development of large scale ML and AI powered products and servicesA passion for learning, continuous improvement, sharing, and working in a team environment nullWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].