Sun Life

Associate Software Engineer – Java

Sun Life

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: WaterlooCanada

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About the role

  • Provide ongoing support of Java based applications in Production and test environments
  • Interface with other Software Engineers and other stakeholders to deliver high quality solutions and maintain a stable, high performing application environment
  • Design, develop, test and debug programs for small projects and bug fixes
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to eliminate waste and add efficiencies
  • Ensure strict compliance of security and change management directives
  • Enable stability through troubleshooting issues and conducting root-cause analysis

Requirements

  • Training in Java application development
  • Ability to learn or deepen knowledge through on-the-job training in: Java, JavaScript & web development languages like HTML, XML, CSS
  • Web services like SOAP, JSON & REST API
  • Java EE technologies such as Servlet, JDBC and JSP
  • Spring framework and use of a load balancer
  • Database technologies like SQL, Oracle, POSTGRES
  • DevOps tools (Maven, Gradle, Git / Bitbucket, CDD, Ansible, Jenkins)
  • Understanding of enterprise methodologies, such as ITIL, CMMI, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Working towards a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent discipline with a graduation date of August 2026 or later.
Benefits
  • Professional development workshops
  • Student awards
  • Socials
  • Flexible work options
  • Unique student culture

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
JavaJavaScriptHTMLXMLCSSSOAPJSONREST APIJava EESQL
Soft skills
communicationtroubleshootingroot-cause analysiscontinuous improvementadaptability