Full Stack Developer

The initial focus of this role will be on delivering the final phase of Harmony's global rollout, working closely with the Project team to ensure successful implementation. Beyond this, the role will transition to BAU responsibilities, including system maintenance, enhancements and user support.

The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for designing and implementing enhancements to the Harmony system to meet evolving business needs, while collaborating with the wider Technology function to ensure the application remains secure, resilient, and fully aligned with Pacific Life Re's technology standards and policies.

Harmony is an ASP.NET web application with a TypeScript / React front-end. The successful candidate will also develop & maintain several libraries that facilitate client system integrations with Harmony. These client systems are currently Tyche, SQL Server, Excel and Alteryx and the libraries are typically built in C#.

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate experience in most of these technologies or close alternatives:

C#, ASP.NET, T-SQL Typescript, React, HTML, CSS Git, Bitbucket, Pipelines, Snyk, Excellent C# & ASP.NET, REST API knowledge and experience to support application back-end development

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, Good front-end development experience covering Javascript / Typescript, CSS, HTML and Javascript frameworks such as React, Node, etc with a focus on functional over aesthetics Experience of working with and optimising applications for complex data Good understanding of relational databases principles and performance Experience of agile work practices and some experience with CI/CD Good relationship building skills and ability to work with a diverse range of business & technology stakeholders

Desirable Experience in large-scale commercial software development of reliable, scalable and maintainable systems Hands on experience in optimising application performance, reliability & security e.g. .net optimisations, caching tools, load balancing, payload formats Experience in any other languages/technologies e.g. Powershell, T-SQL, Git, Bitbucket, Pipelines, etc. that might lead to improved integrations or tools to otherwise improve the application Key Skills & Behaviours Enthusiastic developer who can take ownership of the application development process Ability to challenge stakeholders to ensure application development is done in a maintainable way Adaptable individual who can make contributions outside their primary area of expertise where non-standard solutions are required Ability to thrive in an environment where processes & tools are subject to change as the organisation matures Demonstrates an excellent level of technical skills for their role and an appreciation of current issues affecting their profession Takes responsibility for the quality, completeness and accuracy of work Is proactive, shows initiative, flexibility and resourcefulness Critically evaluates and challenges current work practices. Can form a view, present options and make a suggestion. Is able to deal with challenging deadlines and prioritises effectively Provides accurate and timely updates on status of work and escalates issues appropriately Leads, participates and engages actively in meetings Is a committed team member who shares information, knowledge, and experience openly Communicates in a clear and practical manner both verbally and in writing

Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.

Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.

Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees)

Leave

25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days

Adoption and fertility leave

Generous enhanced parental leave

Healthcare

Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents

Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary

Optical benefits

Savings & Retirement

15% combined employee/employer contributions

Wellness

Subsidized gym membership

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Time off for volunteering

Charitable matching of employee donations