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Job Description:

Applications Operations Services & Quality Engineering (AOSQE) is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and API development. As a key member of our high-performing team, you will play a crucial role in implementing cutting-edge processes, tools, and best practices to deliver exceptional application services. Your focus will be on ensuring the stability, reliability, and scalability of our API ecosystem and container-based application infrastructure.

What you will do?

Provide ongoing support of Java applications in Production and test environments including responding to Service requests, Incident & Problem analysis, Service restoration and recovery, Security vulnerability remediation, Audits, and reporting as necessaryParticipate in design, develop, test and debug/trouble-shoot Java applicationsInterface with other Software Engineers, Business Systems Analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high quality solutions and maintain a stable application environmentEnable stability through proactive monitoring activities, security compliance, change management, troubleshooting issues and conducting root-cause analysisIdentify and participate in continuous improvement opportunities, system renewal, stability, upgrade, and Disaster Recovery projectsParticipate in our on-call rotation to respond to incidents and resolve problemsIdentify opportunities for continuous improvement and automation and guide on effective ways to implementEducate and coach others on technologies such as API and container managementAlways operate in strict compliance of security and change management directives

What do you need to succeed?

Minimum of 5 years of progressive information technology experienceWilling to embrace and learn new technologiesHands-on experience coding in APIs, Java, AWS Cloud, J2EE, Spring Boot, Webservices, React JS, Kafka, and MongoDB and Postgres databasesExperience using CI-CD Deployment Pipelines Experience with Docker and Kubernetes including image deployment, Kubernetes pod configuration and managementAWS Cloud Certifications would be an assetExperience implementing monitoring, alerting and logging technologies Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment in a multi-site organizationStrong relationship management and consulting skillsSolid written and verbal communication skills Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent discipline

What’s in it for you?

Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financialThe opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential..You will part of a collaborative and interactive team environmentAccess to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs Flexible Benefits and retirement benefit contribution matching from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

Notes/Unique Requirements:

The role includes on-call and after hours support on a rotation basis This role requires Canadian Enhanced Reliability Security

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

84,000/84 000 - 138,000/138 000

Job Category:

IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:

14/08/2025