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and optimizing cloud-based data pipelines, data warehouses, and analytical solutions.\nExperience developing and supporting Power BI semantic models, datasets, dashboards, and enterprise reporting solutions.\nStrong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, governance, security, and software engineering best practices.\nExperience working within Agile delivery teams and collaborating with business and technology stakeholders.\nExcellent problem-solving skills with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in practical business terms.\nDemonstrated ability to be a self-starter, take ownership of initiatives, and drive work forward with minimal supervision.\nComfortable operating in a dynamic environment and wearing multiple hats across engineering, analytics, solution design, production support, and stakeholder engagement.\nProven ability to prioritize competing demands, manage deadlines, and proactively identify and escalate risks.\nInvestments Domain Expertise\n3+ years of experience supporting Investment Management, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Investment Accounting, or Financial Services data platforms.\nStrong understanding of one or more investment domains, including: Commercial Mortgage Loans\nFixed Income Securities\nPrivate Placements\nStructured Products\nEquities\nReal Estate Investments\nAlternative Investments\nInvestment Performance and Attribution\n\nExperience building solutions that support investment operations, portfolio management, investment accounting, risk management, compliance, treasury, or investment reporting functions.\nUnderstanding of investment data concepts.\nAbility to translate complex investment business processes and requirements into scalable data models, reporting solutions, and analytics platforms.\nExperience partnering directly with investment professionals and business stakeholders to understand 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You understand that delivering great data solutions is about more than moving data between systems. You understand how portfolio managers, investment operations teams, accountants, analysts, and business leaders rely on trusted data to make critical decisions.\nYou are a naturally curious engineer who challenges the status quo, embraces change, and continuously looks for opportunities to improve platforms, processes, and outcomes. You are comfortable working through ambiguity, taking ownership without waiting for direction, and balancing both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational needs.\nYou thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences, and consistently deliver high-quality solutions that create measurable business value.\nBase Pay Range:\nThe 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.\n$137,610.00 - $168,190.00Your Benefits Start Day 1\nYour 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.\nPrioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents\n\nGenerous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off\n\nPaid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program\n\nCompetitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation\n\nYou Can Be Who You Are\nWe 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.\nWhat’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife\nEEO Statement:\nPacific 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. 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