Pacific Life

Sr. Platform Engineer II- Appian

Virginia, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science, software development, information technology, or a related field, with over 5 years of experience designing and maintaining Appian BPM Applications. Required skills include software development experience (.NET, Java, Visual Basic, C#, etc.), familiarity with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and UI/UX design, knowledge of web application architecture/design fundamentals, and familiarity with MS-SQL or equivalent. Experience working in an Agile team environment and excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are also necessary. Preferred qualifications include experience with the Appian Admin console, administration of application servers, Appian Level 1, 2, and/or 3 Certification, advanced knowledge in Appian, BPM, or other Workflow Development, knowledge of Appian development, UI design, defining custom data types, process design, and experience with Azure DevOps, ADO pipelines, and AWS.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Platform Engineer will provide technical assistance and guidance to Value Stream, Platform, and Vendor Teams, acting as an internal system expert for the Enterprise Appian Platform. Responsibilities include monitoring Appian Platform Health Checks, managing network needs for setup and monitoring, and serving as the primary point of contact during platform outages. The role involves partnering with IT and functional areas to develop workflow simplification solutions, assisting with the creation and review of programming documentation, and recommending changes to development and application standards. Additionally, the engineer will contribute to architecture design, review technical risks and trade-offs for Appian Applications, perform process development and testing/debugging using best practices, develop new applications and enhancements in Appian, and meet regularly with Appian Support to discuss platform issues and updates.

Skills

Appian
Appian Platform
BPM
Software Development
.NET
Java
Visual Basic
C#
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
Web Technologies
Platform Health Checks
Network Configuration
Process Development
Testing
Debugging
Architecture Design
Risk Management

Pacific Life

About Pacific Life

Newport Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1868Year Founded
$189.4MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition in annuities market from companies like Prudential and MetLife.
Potential financial exposure from significant real estate investments.
Integration challenges with Selerix could affect customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Pacific Life partners with T. Rowe Price for innovative Lifetime Income solutions.
Recognized as a top community-minded company, enhancing brand reputation and trust.
Real-time integration with Selerix improves benefits administration accuracy and efficiency.

Upsides

Lifetime Income solution attracts clients seeking secure retirement options.
Enhanced annuity products offer flexibility and growth, increasing product attractiveness.
Strong real estate financing position opens more sector opportunities.

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