Senior Software Quality Engineer

Sun Life

Senior Software Quality Engineer at Sun Life providing quality assurance in software solutions. Collaborating with teams to implement effective testing strategies and AI approaches.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSETLJenkinsSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of designing and implementing effective QE testing strategies
Champion and advocate for quality within the agile team, and actively participate in ceremonies
Explore opportunities for shift-left testing and automation feasibility
Collaborate with Quality Engineering and Software Engineering practices to explore opportunities to implement AI-based approaches and frameworks
Track QE progress in support of objectives and key results (OKRs)
Collaborate closely with scrum master, product owner, software engineers, business analysts, and non-functional testing teams (i.e. vulnerability and performance testing)
Provide timely and effective communication to QE management, relating to quality, progress, issues & concerns
Provide timely and effective communications to key stakeholders, summarizing test results and managing impact of testing on overall program
Navigate effectively through complex challenges, involving others to solve problems and achieve goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Related university degree or college diploma, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of progressive experience in software QA
Intermediate or better experience with ETL/data testing, including advanced SQL skills
Understanding of AWS architecture, including S3, step functions, and Glue jobs
Comfortable testing reports, including validating the data, the layout, and testing for English and French content
Advanced experience in QE best practices and tools
Exceptional organizational, planning and leadership skills, with a strong ownership mindset
Understanding of DevOps concepts and tools (BitBucket, CDD, Jenkins)
Familiarity with test automation tools and concepts
Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
20 days vacation per year and an innovative sabbatical program
A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
Being part of our Analytics community, where we share best practices and broaden skill-sets
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle

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Hard Skills & Tools

ETL/Data TestingAdvanced SQLQuality Engineering Best PracticesTest Automation ConceptsDevOps Concepts

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsEffective Communication SkillsOwnership MindsetProblem-Solving Skills