Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.

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Associate Software Engineer \xe2\x80\x93 Innovation Lab

The DBTS Innovation Lab is a team of skilled professionals who dedicate their careers to accelerating the growth of Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s digital platforms through the exploration of emerging technology-based solutions. We focus on identifying, testing and de-risking innovative solutions in emerging digital technology areas such as Generative AI, VR/AR, IoT and Blockchain to help our Clients achieve lifetime financial security, live healthier lives and connect with us. Come join us as we explore the future!

We are currently seeking an Associate Software Engineer to design, develop and test our rapid prototypes and PoCs. The successful candidate is a team player with established technical and problem-solving skills, is curious about emerging technology, questions the status quo and can thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing technology environment.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with a wide variety of technical and business people to understand the value proposition of the idea under exploration and design, develop and deliver quality prototype/PoCs to explore and test solution fit
• Configure and design applications and workflows using rapid prototyping to create innovative ways to advance our client first strategy
• Complete coding, testing and debugging activities as required
• Contribute to defining timelines and plans; analyze and estimate feasibility, cost, time and scope of our exploration projects
• Ensure coding, testing, debugging and implementation activities are completed with quality
• Contribute to the estimation, planning and management of development tasks and provide regular updates on progress against those tasks

What you need to succeed:

• 1-3 years of Web application development experience
• Working knowledge of Java, J2EE, Unix/Linux, web and web hosting technologies
• Strong understanding of Web applications and server technologies
• Competence with DevOps tools such as BitBucket, CDD, Jenkins, etc.
• Front-end knowledge/experience with ReactJS, HTML5, JSP, and XML is a bonus
• Hands on experience using DevOps tools (BitBucket, CDD, Jenkins)
• Customer obsession - customers are at the centre of all we do

Individual Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Curious, flexible, and adaptable with the desire to explore the application of technology to solve difficult business problems
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a strong, collaborative, multi-site team
• Self-directed and proactive; think beyond the immediate problem with ability to analyze situations/problems systematically

What is in it for you?

• Challenging work, a fun environment, and the opportunity to grow your career.
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Flexible benefits and vacation

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 .

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.

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

Salary Range: 49,200/49 200 - 81,200/81 200

Job Category: IT - Application Development

Posting End Date: 21/09/2023

Sun Life Financial