Sr BPM Platform Solutions Architect

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 sr solutions architect i to join our bpm enablement platform team in charlotte, nc. This role is hybrid as we believe in empowering our employees to get work done both in and out of the office.

as a sr solutions architect i, you'll play a key role in pacific life's growth and long-term success by ensuring the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and integrated platform solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. Acting as a trusted advisor, the solutions architect partners with application and project teams, engineers, analysts, and business users to build and deploy platform solutions.

The position requires expertise in bpm technologies, cloud‑native architectures, and enterprise integration, combined with leadership and collaboration skills to influence outcomes and deliver measurable business value.

• design and develop operational efficiency focused platform solutions that achieve business outcomes and implement desired solution architecture.
• serve as technical point‑person on the bpm platform for critical foundational technologies (e.g., appian, chorus, power automate, power apps) in cloud or hybrid environments.
• assist with the development of modernization roadmaps for foundational platform technologies.
• ensure designed solutions align with the enterprise architecture best practices, and that solutions are implemented as designed.
• ensure bpm platform solutions meet non‑functional requirements (nfrs) such as performance, scalability, and security.
• oversee transition from legacy systems to bpm platforms, ensuring compatibility and minimal disruption.
• offer hands‑on participation when needed to ensure timely delivery of updates and changes.
• monitor system performance and optimise architecture for efficiency.
• translate business requirements into platform technical solutions and communicate them clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
• provide technical advice and maintain strong relationships with business partners.
• participate in pi planning and backlog prioritisation for bpm platform initiatives.

• experience with appian, chorus/awd, automation technologies (power automate, power apps, etc.), and c#
• java or .net expertise
• ability to communicate with developers and business personnel effectively
• 5+ years of software development
• 4-year degree or equivalent experience

• experience with ai and machine learning
• master's degree or higher in a related field
• experience working in the life insurance industry
• evidence of increasing levels of responsibility
• experience with containerization technologies, aws, and spring framework
• understanding of common architectural patterns (12factor, enterprise integration patterns, etc.)

you can be who you are.
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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…