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Sun Life

Senior Software Engineer, Operations

SalaryCA$100k – CA$143k
LocationWaterloo, Ontario; Sun Life Toronto Atria
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentIT - Application Development
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 10, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have16
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline
10+ years of information technology experience in Java application support and development
10+ years experience in Java, JavaScript & web development languages like HTML, XML, CSS
10+ years experience in Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE) technologies such as Servlet, JDBC and JSP
10+ years experience in Spring framework
Understanding of enterprise methodologies, such as ITIL, CMMI, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
4+ years experience in ReactJS/ React.js
4+ years experience in Container technologies – Kubernetes, Docker
4+ years experience in Java SpringBoot, SpringMVC
4+ years experience in Web Security/OWASP
Experience with web services and frameworks such as SOAP, REST API, Java APIs, JSON
Experience with database technologies like SQL, Oracle, POSTGRES
Experience with DevOps tools - Jenkins, Artifactory, Bitbucket/Git, Gradle, Maven, CDD, Ansible
Experience with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Experience with Kafka and light car proxy
This role requires Canadian Protected-B (Reliability clearance) [a minimum of 5 years of consecutive residency in Canada]
Nice to have9
Collaboration and teamwork
Continuous learning mindset
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
Strong analysis, debugging and problem-solving skills
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Exposure to Agile framework (Kanban, Scrum)
Experience working with cloud hosted applications / servers on AWS
Exposure to team collaboration tools like Confluence, JIRA, MS Teams
Knowledge of Middleware technologies such as WebSphere/WebLogic
Eligibility1
The role includes on-call and after-hours support on a team rotation basis
Skills
Java
JavaScript
HTML
XML
CSS
Servlet
JDBC
JSP
Spring Framework
ReactJS
React.js
Kubernetes
Docker
SpringBoot
SpringMVC
SOAP
REST API
Java APIs
JSON
SQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Jenkins
Artifactory
Bitbucket
Git
Gradle
Maven
CDD
Ansible
MFA
Kafka
Light Car Proxy
WebSphere
WebLogic
Confluence
JIRA
MS Teams
AWS
About the company
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.
At Sun Life, we’re driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.
When you join Sun Life, you’ll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients’ lives.
Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
About the role:
The e-Business team in Application Operations Support (AOS) provides operations and support services to ensure reliability of IT applications. Through innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration, we strive to find new and better ways to bring value to Sun Life.
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer with at least 10 years of Java application support, analysis, and development experience. The successful candidate will have strong technical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. This unique opportunity offers a dynamic space and a chance to collaborate with multiple business units.
What you will do?
•
Provide ongoing support of Java based 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 necessary.
•
Participate in design, develop, test and debug programs for Java services. Deployment is done using Kubernetes containers.
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Interface with other Software Engineers, Business Systems Analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions and maintain a stable application environment.
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Enable stability through proactive monitoring activities, security compliance, change management, troubleshooting issues and conducting root-cause analysis.
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Identify and participate in continuous improvement opportunities, system renewal, stability, upgrade, and Disaster Recovery projects.
What do you need to succeed:
•
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline
•
10+ years of information technology experience in Java application support and development
•
10+ years experience in:
•
Java, JavaScript & web development languages like HTML, XML, CSS
•
Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE) technologies such as Servlet, JDBC and JSP
•
Spring framework
•
Understanding of enterprise methodologies, such as ITIL, CMMI, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
•
4+ years experience in:
•
ReactJS/ React.js
•
Container technologies – Kubernetes, Docker
•
Java SpringBoot, SpringMVC
•
Web Security/OWASP
•
Web services and frameworks such as SOAP, REST API, Java APIs, JSON
•
Database technologies like SQL, Oracle, POSTGRES
•
DevOps tools - Jenkins, Artifactory, Bitbucket/Git, Gradle, Maven, CDD, Ansible
•
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
•
Experience with Kafka and light car proxy
Preferred Skills:
•
Collaboration and teamwork
•
Continuous learning mindset
•
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
•
Strong analysis, debugging and problem-solving skills
•
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have:
•
Exposure to Agile framework (Kanban, Scrum)
•
Experience working with cloud hosted applications / servers on AWS.
•
Exposure to team collaboration tools like Confluence, JIRA, MS Teams
•
Knowledge of Middleware technologies such as WebSphere/WebLogic
Notes/Unique requirements:
•
The role includes on-call and after-hours support on a team rotation basis.
•
This role requires Canadian Protected-B (Reliability clearance) [a minimum of 5 years of consecutive residency in Canada].
Legal
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 [email protected].
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.
Hiring process
We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
100,000/100 000 - 143,000/143 000
Job Category:
IT - Application Development
Posting End Date:
16/10/2026
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