Software Engineer II

Pacific Life

Last Updated: 10/26/2025 2:56:04 AM

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Current Days Open
3
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$100,530.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$122,870.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
91.5
First Seen
8/6/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$100,530.00 (Yearly)
2/1/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$122,870.00 (Yearly)
2/1/2026

Full Job Description

Job Description: Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse talent to contribute in our mission to modernize technology for the modern workforce, in support of a superior customer experience. Were actively seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our PL Technology group within the Technology Enablement team. This role is hybrid in Newport Beach, CA. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in Pacific Lifes technology direction and delivery of complex software solutions for Pacific Life. You will join a dedicated and self-organizing agile team in developing our next generation applications, data transformation, and automation tools in the cloud. Technical capabilities aside, if you are a mission-driven self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering culture, this role will motivate you for years to come. Successful candidates must have a strong background in Software Engineering, Architecture, CICD, and DevOps to drive superior digital solutions to support business scalability and growth. What Youll Do: Drive complex software projects, spanning across multiple engineering groups across Pacific Life. Analyzes complex business problems, evaluate technology solutions, and build working prototypes to share. Partners with the business and other technical experts across the enterprise to develop cutting edge software. Function as a SME for modern software engineering, cloud and software automation tools, including the discovery and incubation of new capabilities. Executing a project from requirements gathering to working software to share with the business and technology teams. Mine large and complex datasets for insights and conversion to new product features. Communicate complex concepts and results in a clear and effective manner. Participate in peer reviews and technology collaboration with other Engineers, Architects and Analysts across the Pacific Life Technology team. Factors for Success BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience 5+ years of experience in software development, data, and architecture design. 5+ years of cloud and automation expertise. Hands-on experience developing software, data integration, process automation and API services in AWS. Strong foundation with modern SDLC in various technologies (AWS Services, RDBMS, NOSQL, Python, C# on Windows/Linux OS) Good working knowledge for a variety of automation, integration, and business process management solutions. Experience being part of a fast-paced agile software development team; Desire and ability to train, mentor, and develop technical skills of more junior automation engineers. What Will Make You Stand Out: Experience working in life insurance and annuity industry Experience in software engineering, AWS and modern automation tools. 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. Whats life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife Base Pay Range: The base pay range noted represents the companys 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. $100,530.00 - $122,870.00 Your Benefits Start Day 1 Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and were 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, weve 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 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. Were over 150 years old, but theres more to us than heritage. Were ambitious. Were committed to building a better future for our organization, our employees, our customers, and our communities and we have the experience, resources, and financial strength to make it happen. Were investing in innovation. Were honing our expertise. Were empowering our people: growing digital skills and fostering the disruptive thinking we need to give us the edge in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Have ambitions of your own? Lets achieve them together. At Pacific Life, we believe that success comes down to our people. Thats why were committed to embracing a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace where you can be your best self and do your best work. Our people-first culture creates a sense of belonging and prioritizes employee wellbeing, empowering you to achieve your full potential through our holistic health benefits, flexible working options, and a vibrant community of people working towards a shared purpose. You can connect with colleagues through employee connections groups, sharing your passions, interests, and ideas. Learn more about our Life at Pacific Life. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Click "Get Started" below to drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find a match.

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