Director, Development Excellence Engineering

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 Director of Development Excellence Engineering to join our Enterprise Engineering(EE) team in [Newport Beach, CA; Aliso Viejo, CA; Omaha NE or Lynchburg, VA].

* This role is hybrid. We believe in empowering our employees to get work done both in and out of the office.

Responsiblities:

Software Development Process Standardization, Design, Implementation, and Maintenance:

• Develop and standardize development processes to ensure consistency and efficiency and in line with DevSecOps principles.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable CI/CD pipelines.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes to align with industry best practices of modern software engineering practices.

DevSecOps Tech Stack Ownership:

• Oversee the selection, integration, and management of DevSecOps tools and technologies.
• Ensure the tech stack supports the needs of the development and security teams and evolves with the technology advancement as appropriate
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in DevSecOps technologies

Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) Owner:

• Lead the development and maintenance of internal developer platforms to enhance productivity.
• Ensure Development tools and platforms are reliable and meet the needs and user experience of the engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional development and engineering teams to gather requirements and implement solutions to support an efficient development process for the enterprise.

Setting and Maintaining Internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Across Engineering Function:

• Define and enforce SLAs to ensure high availability and performance of IDP engineering services.
• Monitor and report on SLA compliance, addressing any issues promptly.
• Work with engineering teams to set realistic and achievable performance targets.

Engineering Processes Performance Metrics Management:

• Develop and manage performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of engineering processes
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership on process performance.
• Recommends process improvements and drive adoptions securely, efficiently and effectively.

Modern Security Tooling for Development:

• Implement and manage modern security tools for application development supply chain and services such as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
• Ensure continuous security checks are implemented and automated wherever is appropriate and required
• Promote the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security tools to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities in infrastructure configurations.

The experience you bring:

• 15+ years of experience in software development and engineering management
• Hands on experience in improving engineering productivity through continuous improvements, measuring what matters and driving automation in the SDLC process end to end
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps tools and technologies and software delivery cycle implementation
• Experience implementing Developer experience platform such as Backstage, Cortex.io
• Proven experience in implementing and drive adoption of DevSecOps principles and processes in a medium or large-scale engineering organization
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong experience in implementing work management platform such as Jira, Clickup, Azure Devops Services.
• Ability to communicate effectively vertically and horizontally within the organization about technical strategy in clear, concise, understandable terms appropriate to the audience technical understanding and expertise

What makes you stand out:

• Strong knowledge in secure coding and application security, such as threat modeling, security testing, authentication/authorization, security logging/monitoring and incident response.
• Strong experience with API first design, build and API management and governance
• Extensive experience with KPI, data analysis and visualizations
• Proven experience with containerization technologies
• Ability to influence others inside and outside of direct team
• Ability to manage complexity while driving clarity
• Strong sense of urgency and able to work well under pressure and deadlines

#LI-Hybrid

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.

Benefits start Day 1.

Your wellbeing is important. We're committed to providing 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 a 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.

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

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.