Sr Mainframe Applications Developer

Pacific Life • Newport Beach, CA

5d

About The Position

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. We’re actively seeking a talented Sr Mainframe Applications Developer to join our Annuity Administration Team in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha NE. As a Sr Mainframe Applications Developer you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by providing application software development services or technical support for new and/or existing applications. You will be part of Annuity Administration Team that will work in development and maintenance of end to end lifecycle of Annuity Products. You will fill a new role that sits on a team of 10 people in the Pacific Life Technology division. Your colleagues will include Developers, Analyst and QA professionals. How you’ll help move us forward: Application Developer provides application software development services or technical support for applications such as Vantage-One, wmA and DSS. Reviews system requirements and business processes and develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, implements and maintains software applications. Analyzes requirements and maintains, tests, and integrates application components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in application development or technical support for mainframe applications such as Vantage-One, wmA and DSS.
• Proficiency in mainframe programming languages such as COBOL, JCL, and CICS.
• Strong understanding of mainframe databases like DB2 with experience with mainframe tools and utilities such as TSO, ISPF, and SDSF.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to interact with business users and technical teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Annuity Insurance (LOMA Certifications in FSRI or FLMI are a plus).
• Experience with Agile software development.

Responsibilities

• Application Developer provides application software development services or technical support for applications such as Vantage-One, wmA and DSS.
• Reviews system requirements and business processes and develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications.
• Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, implements and maintains software applications.
• Analyzes requirements and maintains, tests, and integrates application components.
• Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees