Sr. Application Developer- Risk Technology

Job Description:

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 Senior Archer Developer to join our Risk Team in Newport Beach, CA. 

As a Senior Archer Developer at Pacific Life, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the company’s strategic growth and long-term success by delivering meaningful business value. As a key member of the Risk Product Team, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across Risk and Compliance within the Corporate division to support and enhance our Integrated Risk Platform, along with other critical risk systems. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of developers, analysts, and a product owner, all committed to driving innovation and operational excellence. 

How you’ll help move us forward: 

• Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams to design, implement, and maintain Archer applications that align with business goals. 

• Adapt your work style to meet the needs of each initiative, balancing flexibility with the appropriate level of structure to ensure successful outcomes. 

• Contribute to solution documentation and presentations, clearly articulating value and securing stakeholder alignment. 

• Operate independently on complex initiatives, taking time to understand challenges and engaging others constructively to drive execution. 

• Partner with the delivery team to ensure solutions remain aligned with stakeholder vision while being scalable, maintainable, and user-friendly. 

• Help define and size initiatives appropriately, advocating for a minimal viable product (MVP) approach to deliver incremental value. 

• Conduct unit testing and support quality assurance and user acceptance testing to uphold high standards of delivery. 

• Provide responsive production support and troubleshooting to maintain system reliability and performance. 

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing a growth mindset and openness to innovation. 

• Contribute positively to team dynamics by sharing knowledge, offering constructive feedback, and supporting a culture of collaboration. 

The experience you bring: 

• Over 5 years of hands-on experience with RSA Archer, including expertise in versions 6 and above, core solutions, and on-demand applications. 

• Familiarity with Archer SaaS implementations and their unique configuration and deployment considerations. 

• Exposure to Business Continuity platforms such as Everbridge and BC in the Cloud is a strong plus. 

• Proven ability to design and configure Archer solutions, including layouts, advanced workflows, reporting, notifications, questionnaires, access controls, packag