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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Illustrations Applications Developer - **Company:** Pacific Life Insurance Company - **Location:** Newport Beach, CA, United States - **Salary:** $103,140.0 - $126,060.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, Bootstrap (Software), C Sharp (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Human-Computer Interaction, JQuery UI, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Web Applications, Information Technology, Software Coding, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://pacificlife.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PacificLifeCareers/job/Newport-Beach-CA-800/Illustrations-Applications-Developer_R17392 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent experience. * 2+ years of work experience in application development. * Strong proficiency in Excel, VB.NET, C#, JavaScript. Html, CSS, JQuery UI, Bootstrap, SQL * Intense visual/listening concentration required to trouble shoot problems and determine best solution; and to make informed decisions and recommendations * Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also excelling in a collaborative team environment. * Willingness and initiative to learn both the technical and business aspects necessary to take ownership of and execute on key responsibilities. What makes you stand out: * Previous knowledge with the life insurance and annuity industry strongly preferred. * 1-5 years of experience working with life insurance and/or annuity products and riders a plus. * Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and experience working within sprint cadences. * Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments. ## Description The CMD Illustrations team within Pacific Life Technology develops and maintains the desktop and web applications that financial professionals use to create life insurance illustrations. These illustrations help clients understand how Pacific Life products can meet their financial goals. The Illustrations Application Developer is a key member of a team responsible for translating business requirements into reliable, maintainable application code. In this role, you'll work closely with analysts to understand functional needs and deliver high-quality software solutions that align with system architecture and coding standards. You'll be expected to write efficient, maintainable code using established development practices. Career progression in this role will typically involve increasing levels of responsibility in areas such as peer code review. As experience with Life Insurance and Annuities products grows, the Illustrations Application Developer will be required to collaborate with business partners and stakeholders to ideate and design features and functionality. How you'll help move us forward: Implement Complex Life Insurance and Annuity Products * Build new and modify existing life insurance and annuity products in our Illustrations platform, ensuring accuracy and alignment with product specifications and business requirements. End-to-End Development * Use .NET and proprietary tools to build maintainable, efficient, and well-documented code, delivering complete business solutions from design through deployment. * Adhere-to and promote quality development processes, including performing unit testing, version control, and continuous integration. Analyze Business Requirements & Technical Design * Evaluate and review complex product specifications-including actuarial formulas and business requirements for the User Interface and Illustration Output- to identify technical challenges, establish the development scope, and estimate the level of effort required for implementation. * Collaborate with actuaries and other business units to validate complex scenarios and case designs specific to Illustrations. Contribute to Process Improvements: Identify opportunities for technical/process improvements and efficiencies to reduce the complexity and increase speed in the application. 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