Manager Application Development Jobs in Nebraska

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 high-impact Application Development Consultant to join our Pacific Life Technology team as a remote employee or in one of our Home Office locations (Newport Beach, CA; Omaha, NE; Charlotte, NC).
As an Application Development Consultant, you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by joining a team of 10-12 experienced application development professionals. This role provides expert-level application development leadership to design, enhance, and deliver scalable Life policy administration capabilities to support CMD's ongoing growth. You will play a critical part to deliver complex software solutions, drive system sustainability and modernization, and identify innovative improvements across our processes and technology to ensure longterm scalability and operational excellence.
How you'll help move us forward:

Software Development

• Analyze complex business and technical requests and independently design, build, test, and deploy software solutions that support CMD's evolving objectives

• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to elevate development practices within the team

• Ensure architecture consistency across platforms by collaborating closely with technology leadership and architecture teams

• Contribute to technical roadmaps and portfolio planning by identifying longterm opportunities, risks, and modernization strategies

Maintenance & Application Management

• Promote reuse and simplification by identifying opportunities to leverage existing solution components

• Ensure solutions are built using the appropriate technologies, comply with divisional standards, and meet functional and nonfunctional requirements

• Define solution allocation across application areas, ensuring alignment with business rules embedded in core administration systems

• Perform deepdive analysis of production issues, respond promptly to outages, and partner with business stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve system defects

• Identify optimization opportunities that enhance resilience, reduce manual effort, or improve system performance

• Conduct technical evaluations of software components, tools, and patterns to inform modernization initiatives

Partnership & Work Management

• Independently manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution across concurrent initiatives

• Partner with various technology functions to ensure endtoend solution quality and continuity of knowledge across the Life Admin ecosystem

• Contribute to a collaborative culture that encourages shared learning, broadens team capabilities, and strengthens crossfunctional alignment

The experience you bring:

• 10+ years of experience in application development or technical support for mainframe applications and databases

• Experience with Life Insurance processes and platforms

• Hands-on expertise with Cyberlife, ALIS or Vantage

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative delivery

What makes you stand out:

• Advanced knowledge of mainframe and policy administration system architecture

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with ability to build and influence cross-functional partnerships

• Proven track record of technical leadership and elevating development standards

You can be who you are.
People come first here. We're committed to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment at www.pacificlife.com. What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

Compensation may vary from the posted range and will be adjusted to reflect the local market
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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.

What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

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.