Join the Platforms and Engineering group and help shape the future of Sun Life's technology.
Own meaningful projects that drive real impact for clients' financial security and wellbeing.
Work in an Agile environment that values fast learning and iterative improvement.
Collaborate with designers, business analysts, and testing specialists to design and deliver high-quality applications that solve client problems.
Participate actively in requirements definition, design reviews, and SDLC planning; your insights will shape project direction and timelines.
Evaluate and upgrade existing applications to adopt current technologies and reduce technical debt.
Coordinate with onshore and offshore teams to ensure excellence across development, testing, and implementation.
Embed information security standards into every solution you build while maintaining application performance and stability in production environments.
Take ownership of incident analysis, resolution, and performance optimization; escalate strategically when needed.

Requirements

3+ years of professional IT experience with full application development lifecycle expertise
Advanced proficiency with C#, .NET, ASP.NET, REST API, SOAP-based web services, VB Scripts, Crystal Report, and Powershell
Strong SQL and SQL Server knowledge with solid relational database design experience
Hands-on experience with distributed application architecture
Proven expertise with CI/DevOps tools (TFS, Git, Artifactory, NuGet) and unit test automation
Familiarity with modern development tools including GenAI and Copilot
Financial services or insurance industry background (nice to have)
Group Benefits product knowledge (nice to have)
Vital Objects policy administration system experience (nice to have)
Must obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life.

Benefits

A competitive salary and bonus program, based on market scale
A flexible group insurance program starting on your first day of work to meet your needs and those of your family.
Our Share Ownership Program gives you the opportunity to invest in Sun Life while benefiting from employer matching contributions.
A warm, supportive, and inclusive culture.

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Hard Skills & Tools

C#.NETASP.NETREST APISOAP-based web servicesVB ScriptsCrystal ReportPowershellSQLSQL Server

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingincident analysisperformance optimizationcommunication

Certifications

Government of Canada Reliability Status