Clojure Dev

Client: PennyMac – Clojure Dev

Rate: $72.11/hr

Duration: 6 month contract to hire

Onsite – Westlake Village, CA

Top Skills' Details

• Experience integrating AWS serverless frameworks using Python Lambda functions & Direct experience building and maintaining serverless applications
• professional with Clojure or other functional programming languages (e.g., Scala, Haskell, Elixir, Common Lisp, Julia)
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL concepts, including hands-on experience with databases such as PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server.
• BDD / TDD

Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves

• scala
• elixir
• typescript

Job Description

Working on the first-ever application developed for PennyMac

Focused on Loss Mitigation

Helps determine the best program for customers who can't pay their mortgage

Uses a dynamic Q&A system:

Starts with one question

Adapts based on customer responses

Not a static list of questions

Used by internal teams example: call centers

Accessible internally and externally

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Developer with a strong background in functional programming. This role is focused on building and supporting our core applications using modern tools and techniques, including Clojure, Scala, Python, and serverless architectures on AWS. The ideal candidate will be a proponent of software development best practices, including BDD/TDD, and will thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

● Design, develop, and maintain applications using our core technology stack, including Clojure,

Python, TypeScript, and AWS Services.

● Employ Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) techniques throughout the development process to ensure code quality and robustness.

● Prepare and manage software for deployment to production environments.

● Provide production support by responding to and resolving questions and issues logged by users of a live system.

● Manage small projects independently and work effectively as a collaborative team member on larger projects.

● Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization's desired culture and values.

● Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications & Skills

● Significant professional experience with Clojure or other functional programming languages (e.g.,

Scala, Haskell, Elixir, Common Lisp, Julia).

● Proven experience with Python, JavaScript, or similar dynamic languages.

● Experience building user interfaces with React.js or a comparable front-end stack.

● Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL concepts, including hands-on experience with databases such as PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server.

● Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

● Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to Product

Owners and other business stakeholders.