Senior Engineer

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
We are looking for highly skilled Java/AWS Developer with 2+ years of post - collegiate experience building scalable complex applications. You will design, develop, support, deploy and/or test and influence advanced technology solutions of small scale that are high-quality, innovative, efficient, creative, scalable, adaptable, dynamic, fully performing and comply with all standards and best practices in support of business and Client outcomes and objectives. Work independently and apply advanced engineering skills, tools, practices, and techniques to all deliverables. Exhibits advanced understanding of core engineering concepts such as: development, testing, source control, security, performance, data, DevSecOps, system administration, agile planning, and focused on learning more about these domains. Ability to focus on task at hand, follow-through on prescribed plan with ability to be flexible and think under pressure. Highly motivated team player with a strong desire to learn, grow, and continuously improve
Preferred skills

• Java / J2EE, JavaScript / Typescript / ReactJS
• AWS Serverless - AWS Lambda, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, API Gateway etc.
• AWS CDK for Infrastructure as a Code. (Experience with Hashicorp Terraform is an added plus )
• Other standard developer toolchain items: IntelliJ, Git, Jira, Jenkins, Gradle / Maven
• CRM Skills - Salesforce
• Knowledge of Data warehouses e.g. Snowflake

Qualifications

• This developer will join a Client obsessed, persistent team of 2 current developers (+ 1 outgoing), client experience designer, SDET and an support engineer.
• Will work in a true agile fashion working to deliver API's and integrations for Benefit Admin platform to our Clients.
• This team is working in Cloud Native / serverless architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, support, deploy and/or test leading technology solutions that are high-quality, innovative, efficient, secure, creative, scalable, adaptable, dynamic, fully performing and comply with all standards and best practices in support of business and Client outcomes and objectives
• Execute full software and product development life cycle (SDLC) and lead continuous improvements
• Develop leading deliverables to deliver technical solution(s) seeking business and Client feedback
• Write advanced well-designed, testable, flexible, and scalable code and/or technology solutions
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
• Integrate leading software components into a fully functional software system
• Develop leading software verification (testing) plans and quality assurance procedures
• Document and maintain leading technical solution functionality
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems
• Deploy leading programs and evaluate business and Client feedback
• Ensure software is updated with latest features
• Participate in code reviews, ability to approve large features, and validate vulnerability fixes
• Ability to write functional specifications for large features
• Effectively mentor other engineers
• Proactively improve application performance, reliability, and scale

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being - mental, physical and financial - including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture
Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.
Named as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" two years running
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is:
Southern region: $80,000 - $120,000 annually
Central region: $84,300 - $126,500 annually
Northern region:$90,200 - $135,300 annually
If you are a Colorado resident, the salary range for this position is $76,300 - $114,500 annually.
If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $84,300 - $126,500 annually.
If you are Washington resident, the salary range for this position is $90,200 - $135,300 annually.
The full range minimum and maximum listed in the job posting is tied to the GCF level and job family.
We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.
Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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Job Category:
IT - Application Development
Posting End Date:
04/01/2024
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.