[Remote] Application Development Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pacific Life is a leading insurance company that focuses on providing for loved ones and planning rewarding retirements. They are seeking an Application Development Consultant to provide expert-level application development leadership, design scalable solutions, and drive system sustainability and modernization within their technology team.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze complex business and technical requests and independently design, build, test, and deploy software solutions that support CMD’s evolving objectivesProvide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to elevate development practices within the teamEnsure architecture consistency across platforms by collaborating closely with technology leadership and architecture teamsContribute to technical roadmaps and portfolio planning by identifying long‑term opportunities, risks, and modernization strategiesPromote reuse and simplification by identifying opportunities to leverage existing solution componentsEnsure solutions are built using the appropriate technologies, comply with divisional standards, and meet functional and non‑functional requirementsDefine solution allocation across application areas, ensuring alignment with business rules embedded in core administration systemsPerform deep‑dive analysis of production issues, respond promptly to outages, and partner with business stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve system defectsIdentify optimization opportunities that enhance resilience, reduce manual effort, or improve system performanceConduct technical evaluations of software components, tools, and patterns to inform modernization initiativesIndependently manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution across concurrent initiativesPartner with various technology functions to ensure end‑to‑end solution quality and continuity of knowledge across the Life Admin ecosystemContribute to a collaborative culture that encourages shared learning, broadens team capabilities, and strengthens cross‑functional alignmentSkills10+ years of experience in application development or technical support for mainframe applications and databasesExperience with Life Insurance processes and platformsHands-on expertise with Cyberlife, ALIS or VantageStrong understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative deliveryAdvanced knowledge of mainframe and policy administration system architectureDemonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with ability to build and influence cross-functional partnershipsProven track record of technical leadership and elevating development standardsBenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependentsGenerous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time OffPaid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance ProgramCompetitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participationCompany OverviewPacific Life Insurance is an insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds. It was founded in 1868, and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.pacificlife.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipPacific Life has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 14 in 2025, 9 in 2024, 16 in 2023, 19 in 2022, 14 in 2021, 17 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.