Senior 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 Technology Solutions team in Charlotte, NC or Newport Beach, CA.

As a Senior Archer Developer 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 Technology Solutions team, you will collaborate closely with Risk stakeholders 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 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, packaging, and installation.
• Skilled in configuring data-driven events, calculations, data feeds, imports, and integrations with both internal and external systems.
• Adept at analyzing business needs and providing thoughtful recommendations for solution design and implementation.
• Experience delivering functional production support for Archer, Business Continuity in the Cloud, and other Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to debug complex configuration issues efficiently. 
• Support data migration and validation efforts to ensure accuracy and integrity of information.

What makes you stand out:

• Archer Professional Certification (Admin 1 and Admin 2)   
• Experience with Archer GRC, Third-party Risk Management, Issues Management and/or Operational Risk Management.
• Wide breath of knowledge of other risk systems (Optro, Business Continuity in the Cloud, Everbridge, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Finance, Engineering or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience working with different workstyles/project methodologies (waterfall, Agile SCRUM. Kanban, etc.) a plus. 
• Experience with test automation   
• Understanding of how AI technology is impacting the GRC space  

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Base Pay Range:

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.

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.

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EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.