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. It’s a big ask, but it’s 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 it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Applications Developer to join our Journey Transformation Engineering team in Newport Beach, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided. You will fill an existing role that sits on a team of 4 people in the Consumer Markets division.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and support enterprise web applications, APIs, microservices, and integration services.
• Develop backend applications and services using C#, .NET/ASP.NET Core, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Develop modern user experiences using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Build and support cloud-native solutions using AWS, including services such as Lambda, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway, S3, RDS, and DynamoDB.
• Participate in modernization initiatives, including migrating legacy applications to modern .NET, React, API-based, and cloud-native architectures.
• Implement secure application patterns utilizing OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, SSO, and API security best practices.
• Develop and maintain automated build and deployment processes using CI/CD, Git, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues across the frontend, application/API, database, integration, and AWS infrastructure layers.
• Implement effective application logging, monitoring, distributed tracing, performance monitoring, and observability using technologies such as Grafana, Splunk, CloudWatch, and OpenTelemetry.
• Participate in architecture and technical design discussions and recommend appropriate technology and implementation approaches.
• Conduct code reviews and promote reusable components, engineering standards, secure coding practices, and development best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other developers.
• Collaborate effectively with Product, Architecture, UX, QA, Security, DevOps/Cloud, and engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on development experience with C# and .NET/ASP.NET Core.
• Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Strong experience building modern web applications using React.
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs, microservices, and enterprise integrations.
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting applications in AWS.
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL and familiarity with NoSQL technologies such as DynamoDB or MongoDB.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software engineering practices.
• Understanding of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, SSO, authentication, authorization, and application security.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, design patterns, scalability, resiliency, performance, and secure development practices.
• Strong production troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple technical and business teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS Lambda, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Cognito, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Experience with observability platforms such as Grafana, Splunk, CloudWatch, and OpenTelemetry.
• Experience modernizing legacy.NET applications and moving workloads to modern cloud architectures.
• Experience with GraphQL.
• Experience with enterprise identity, authentication, and SSO integrations.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum product delivery environment.
• Experience in the financial services, insurance, or life insurance industry is a plus.

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s 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.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re 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, we’ve 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 dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You 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.

What’s 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.