Senior Mainframe Application Developer (Annuities)

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.

About the role

We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Mainframe Application Developer (Annuities) to join our team in Omaha, NE; Newport Beach, CA; or Charlotte, NC. As a Senior Mainframe Application Developer, you’ll move Pacific Life—and your career—forward by joining a dynamic group of Analysts, Developers, and Product Owners while collaborating with other Technology teams. Your role will include ensuring software quality through manual and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, debug, and evaluate software enhancements or new programs for applications such as Vantage-One, wmA, and DSS.
• Review system requirements and business processes and develop program logic for new applications or analyze and modify logic in existing applications.
• Analyze requirements and formulate program logic for new applications or modify logic in existing applications.
• Code, test, debug, document, implement, and maintain software applications using current programming languages and technologies.
• Write code, complete programming, integrate application components, and perform testing and debugging of applications.
• Develop conversion and system implementation plans to ensure system improvements are successfully deployed.
• Prepare and obtain approval of system and programming documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
• Recommend changes in development, maintenance, and system standards.
• Train users in conversion and implementation of systems.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Mainframe programming languages such as COBOL.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in system modernization and automation.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Previous Annuities Industry experience.
• Previous experience with Vantage, DSS, and wmA mainframe applications.
• Familiarity with technologies like APIs, Web Services, AI, Python, and Mulesoft.

Pay

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. Most employees are also eligible for additional incentive pay.

$118,800.00 - $145,200.00

Benefits

Your benefits start on day one, and we’re committed to providing flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 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.