Senior Software Engineer – Java

Sun Life

Senior Software Engineer at Sun Life providing support for Java applications. Engaging with cross-functional teams to solve issues and improve systems while ensuring quality service.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeNorth York • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularDockerJ2EEJavaJavaScriptKubernetesReactSpring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide ongoing support of Java based applications in Production and test environments
Respond to Service requests, Incident & Problem analysis, Service restoration, and recovery
Security vulnerability remediation, Audits, and reporting as necessary
Interface with Software Engineers, Business Systems Analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver solutions
Identify and participate in continuous improvement opportunities
Participate in design, develop, test and debug programs for Java services

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
4+ years experience in: ReactJS/ React.js, Angular
Container technologies – Kubernetes, Docker
Web Security Knowledge (OWASP top 10)

Benefits

Comp & perks

An environment of continuous learning and improvement
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture in an interactive team environment
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your financial security

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaJavaScriptHTMLXMLCSSJava Enterprise Edition (J2EE)ServletJDBCJSPSpring framework

Soft Skills

problem analysisservice restorationcommunicationcollaborationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

degree in Computer Sciencedegree in Computer Engineering