Lead Software Engineer (Java)

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:

The Platforms and Engineering group is a team of skilled professionals who dedicate their careers to supporting and enhancing Sun Life’s technology-based solutions. We focus on discovering new ways to help our clients achieve lifetime financial security, live healthier lives and connect with us. Come join us as we continue to intensify our journey in helping our clients and transforming our business in exciting ways!

We are currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop and support technical solutions for our Retail Advice & Solutions business group. To be a successful candidate, you should be an experienced IT professional who has a passion for solving business problems and creating world-class technical solutions, shows initiative, and is accountable for results.  You should be technically adaptable as you will be collaborating with various technical teams at Sun Life and external vendors.

What will you do?

• Work with the Principle Software Engineer at the hub level to design high quality application solutions and collaborate with Agile build teams to deliver the solutions.  Most of the solutions involve vendor integration.

• Work with software vendors, integrating their solutions into our applications
• Participate in Agile ceremonies
• Provide technical direction and guidance to projects, ensuring risks are mitigated and projects are implemented successfully
• Contribute to defining timelines and plans; analyzing and estimating feasibility, cost, time and scope

Knowledge and Skill requirements:

• Advanced overall understanding of Web applications and server technologies (i.e., Java, J2EE, AWS, Websphere, web and web hosting technologies)
• Minimum of 6 years of software application development experience 
• Technical leadership and strength in guiding projects, ensuring risks are mitigated and successfully implementing projects
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with Vendor and integration vendor solutions
• Proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff
• Ensure coding, testing, debugging and implementation activities are completed as required

Nice to have:

• Experience with DevOps tools (i.e., Jenkins, Artifactory, BitBucket, Maven, CDD/Ansible)
• Web application development experience (i.e., Bootstrap, AJAX, JSON, HTML5, CSS3, Net, IIS, VB and SQL server)
• Understanding of Agile methodology (i.e., Kanban, Scrum, SAFe, Digital Enterprise) Working experience of Microsoft .NET technology

What is in it for you?

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

Special Requirements:

• Periodic weekend/after-hours work may be required to support project implementations and system upgrades

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.

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.

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