Senior Mainframe Application Developer (Annuities)

Pacific Life Insurance Company
Newport Beach, CA, United States
3 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$118,800.0 - $145,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Component-Based Software Engineering Software Applications COBOL (Programming Language) Software Quality Computer Programming Software Debugging Python (Programming Language) Mainframes Scrum Methodology
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Software Requirements Analysis Web Services Mainframe Programming Mulesoft Programming Languages

Job description

As a Sr 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 colleagues will include fellow technology professionals, and your role will include being responsible for ensuring software quality through manual and automated testing.

How you’ll help move us forward:

  • 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 develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications.
  • Analyze requirements and formulate program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications.
  • Code, test, debug, document, implement, and maintain software applications using current programming language and technologies.
  • Write code, complete programming, integrate application components, and perform testing and debugging of applications.
  • Develop conversion and system implementation plans to ensure that 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. Trains users in conversion and implementation of system.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Mainframe development?, * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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

What makes you stand out:

  • Previous Annuities Industry experience
  • Previous experience with Vantage, DSS, and wmA mainframe applications
  • Familiar with technologies like API’s, Web Services, AI, Python, and Mulesoft

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid parental leave
  • Parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, 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.

$118,800.00 - $145,200.00

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.

About the company

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.

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