Application Development Consultant

Job Description: Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. Its a big ask, but its one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because its the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, its a career with purpose. Its a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future including your own.Were actively seeking a high-impact Application Development Consultant to join our Pacific Life Technology team as a remote employee or in one of our Home Office locations (Newport Beach, CA; Omaha, NE; Charlotte, NC).As an Application Development Consultant, youll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by joining a team of 10-12 experienced application development professionals. This role provides expert-level application development leadership to design, enhance, and deliver scalable Life policy administration capabilities to support CMDs ongoing growth. You will play a critical part to deliver complex software solutions, drive system sustainability and modernization, and identify innovative improvements across our processes and technology to ensure long?term scalability and operational excellence.How youll help move us forward: Software Development Analyze complex business and technical requests and independently design, build, test, and deploy software solutions that support CMDs evolving objectivesProvide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to elevate development practices within the teamEnsure architecture consistency across platforms by collaborating closely with technology leadership and architecture teamsContribute to technical roadmaps and portfolio planning by identifying long?term opportunities, risks, and modernization strategiesMaintenance & Application Management Promote reuse and simplification by identifying opportunities to leverage existing solution componentsEnsure solutions are built using the appropriate technologies, comply with divisional standards, and meet functional and non?functional requirementsDefine solution allocation across application areas, ensuring alignment with business rules embedded in core administration systemsPerform deep?dive analysis of production issues, respond promptly to outages, and partner with business stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve system defectsIdentify optimization opportunities that enhance resilience, reduce manual effort, or improve system performanceConduct technical evaluations of software components, tools, and patterns to inform modernization initiativesPartnership & Work Management Independently manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution across concurrent initiativesPartner with various technology functions to ensure end?to?end solution quality and continuity of knowledge across the Life Admin ecosystemContribute to a collaborative culture that encourages shared learning, broadens team capabilities, and strengthens cross?functional alignmentThe experience you bring: 10+ years of experience in application development or technical support for mainframe applications and databasesExperience with Life Insurance processes and platformsHands-on expertise with Cyberlife, ALIS or VantageStrong understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative deliveryWhat makes you stand out: Advanced knowledge of mainframe and policy administration system architectureDemonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with ability to build and influence cross-functional partnershipsProven track record of technical leadership and elevating development standardsYou can be who you are.People come first here. Were committed to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment at www.pacificlife.com. Whats life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife. Compensation may vary from the posted range and will be adjusted to reflect the local market#LI-TM1 Base Pay Range: The base pay range noted represents the companys good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay. $167,670.00 - $204,930.00Your Benefits Start Day 1Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and were committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, weve got you covered. Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependentsGenerous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time OffPaid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance ProgramCompetitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participationYou Can Be Who You Are We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. Whats life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife EEO Statement: Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. 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