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 Lead Senior Developer – Legal & Compliance Technology to join our Corporate Technologies team in Newport Beach, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided.
As a Lead Senior Developer, you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by serving as a hands-on technical leader responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting technology solutions across Pacific Life's Legal and Compliance portfolios. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership and mentorship responsibilities, helping drive high-quality software delivery while fostering engineering excellence and team development.
You will fill a role that sits on a team of technology professionals supporting critical Legal, Compliance, and Risk business functions. Your colleagues will include product owners, system analysts, architects, developers, and business stakeholders who work collaboratively to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions that enable business outcomes.
How you’ll help move us forward:
Lead the technical design, development, testing, implementation, and support of applications, integrations, and enhancements across the Legal and Compliance Technology portfolio while remaining actively engaged in hands-on development activities.
Analyze business and technical requirements, develop solution designs, and create scalable, maintainable applications that align with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards.
Serve as the technical lead for projects and initiatives by providing guidance on solution design, development practices, code quality, troubleshooting, deployment strategies, and technical risk management.
Support production operations by leading incident triage, root cause analysis, problem resolution, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure application stability, reliability, and performance.
Mentor and coach developers and technical team members through code reviews, knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and adoption of engineering best practices while contributing to future team leadership and talent development.
The experience you bring:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, and 8+ years of application development experience, including experience leading technical initiatives and development efforts.
Strong experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting enterprise applications using modern programming languages, APIs, integration technologies, relational databases, and cloud-based platforms.
Advanced proficiency in .NET application development, SQL, integration development, and modern software engineering practices.
Experience with Agile methodologies, SDLC processes, version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps), CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, release management, and production support.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business and technical requirements, design scalable solutions, troubleshoot production issues, and deliver high-quality software.
Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and build trusted relationships across business and technology teams.
What makes you stand out:
Experience supporting Legal, Compliance, Financial Crimes, Regulatory, Privacy, Risk, or other corporate function technology domains.
Experience developing and supporting enterprise applications, APIs, integrations, and data solutions within complex business environments.
Experience leading development teams, coordinating technical delivery across multiple initiatives, mentoring engineers, and contributing to workforce planning or people leadership activities.
Knowledge of secure software development, regulatory and audit requirements, data privacy principles, and technology governance practices within a highly regulated environment.
Proven ability to balance hands-on development responsibilities with technical leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
You can be who you are.
People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.
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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.
$137,610.00 - $168,190.00Your 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of application development experience, including leading technical initiatives and development efforts
- Advanced proficiency in .NET application development
- Strong proficiency with SQL and relational databases
- Experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting enterprise applications, APIs, integrations, and data solutions
- Experience with integration development and modern software engineering practices
- Experience with Agile methodologies, SDLC processes, version control (Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps), CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management
- Experience supporting production operations including incident triage, root cause analysis, and problem resolution
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business and technical requirements and design scalable solutions
- Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and mentoring skills
- Experience supporting Legal, Compliance, Financial Crimes, Regulatory, Privacy, Risk, or other corporate function technology domains
- Experience leading development teams, coordinating technical delivery across initiatives, and contributing to workforce planning or people leadership activities
- Knowledge of secure software development, regulatory and audit requirements, data privacy principles, and technology governance practices
- Proven ability to balance hands-on development with technical leadership and coaching
Pacific Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pacific Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Pacific Life.
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Retirement Support — Retirement funding includes both an automatic company contribution and a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, positioned as a standout element of the package. Vesting is defined at three years in official materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous and scalable with tenure, complemented by multiple paid holidays and options to augment PTO. Paid parental leave and adoption assistance further extend coverage for families.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A flexible annual wellbeing reimbursement supports diverse needs alongside counseling resources and wellness tools. Day‑one eligibility for core coverages adds immediate lifestyle value.
Pacific Life Insights
What We Do
For more than 150 years, Pacific Life has helped millions of individuals and families with their financial needs through a wide range of life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds, and offers a variety of investment products and services to individuals, businesses, and pension plans. Whether your goal is to protect loved ones or grow your assets for retirement, Pacific Life offers innovative products and services that provide value and financial security for current and future generations. Pacific Life counts more than half of the 100 largest U.S. companies as its clients and has been named one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. For additional company information, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.PacificLife.com. Pacific Life refers to Pacific Life Insurance Company and its affiliates, including Pacific Life & Annuity Company. Client count as of June 2022 is compiled by Pacific Life using the 2022 FORTUNE 500® list. Learn more about Pacific Life: www.instagram.com/pacificlife www.twitter.com/pacificlife www.facebook.com/PacificLife www.youtube.com/user/PacificLifeInsurance Please review our social media guidelines: paclife.co/social
