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# Technical Lead

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- **Company:** Pacific Life Insurance Company
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,680 - $225,720
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Design of User Interfaces, Performance Tuning, Systems Integration, Workflow Management Systems, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Microservices
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5990477c6c53f436

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Technology Engineering, or a related field.
 * Experience: 8+ years in Java-focused back-end development, with strong knowledge of API and RESTful services.
 * Industry Background: 8+ years experience building technology solutions in Group Benefits insurance or financial services industry required.
 * Version Control: Proficient in Git for version control.
 * Tools Knowledge: Experience with business rule and workflow tools like Kraken, OpenL, and Flowable is preferred.
 * 3+ years Supervisory experience preferred
 * Travel of up to 10% will be required to locations for Program Increment Planning, leadership and technology team meetings.

## Description

Reporting to the AVP, Product Group Technology Leader, this role will be instrumental in building and optimizing the back-end of our administration system, a core insurance platform providing quoting, underwriting, billing, and claims for dental, vision, disability, and life products. Leveraging over eight years of experience in Java development, this Technical Lead will ensure smooth performance, high security, and effective integration of back-end systems to meet the needs of internal teams and external users. This role will collaborate with front-end developers, UX/UI designers, and business stakeholders, and play a critical role in creating a high-quality, scalable, and secure environment. This person will lead a team of several developers and contractors.

How you'll help move us forward:

 * Leadership and Architecture: Collaborate with product management, business, and technology to set the architecture and strategy for technology products including back-end applications, user interfaces, data and reporting, and workflows.
 * Back-End Development: Lead the design, development, and optimization of Java-based back-end services within the insurance platform, supporting our configuration-focused environment.
 * System Integration: Collaborate with front-end developers, UX/UI designers, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration across all systems.
 * Technical Leadership: Set and instill best practices for secure, scalable applications including requirement development process, architecture and coding principles, governance, quality assurance, and release standards, and security frameworks.
 * Management: Provide mentorship to developers and set goals for internal employees and perform reviews. Lead hiring and identification of appropriate full-time and contractor resources and manage budgets.
 * Microservices & API Development: Design and implement microservices and RESTful APIs to support secure, efficient integrations.
 * Performance Optimization: Monitor and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system response times and scalability.
 * Problem Solving: Build out designs and solutions for complex business needs. Lead troubleshooting efforts and drive continuous improvements in back-end development processes.