Lead Software Engineer

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for its Software Engineering team in Toronto. The role entails utilizing AWS technologies to develop and support applications, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality coding practices. This position offers opportunities for workplace flexibility and contributes to the creation of innovative digital solutions.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Wellness programs

Continuous learning support and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in related field.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms (AWS) and technologies like Python/Pyspark.
• Strong understanding of serverless architectures and AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the development cycle from design to release.
• Mentor and guide other software engineers to maintain code quality.
• Analyze and recommend improvements for software and workflows.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Core Competency in SQL

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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:

We are looking for an experienced and high-performing individual to join our Software Engineering team as a Lead Software Engineer . This senior technical role is responsible for the building, integrating, deployment, and support using AWS technologies such as GLUE, S3 and Lambda etc. In this role you will have opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies and leveraging AWS Cloud based data platform.

The successful incumbent will have strong technical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. As a member of the team that supports AWS Cloud based applications, responsibilities include application support, responding to service requests, debugging and problem solving, security reviews, maintaining stability, requirements analysis, performance and tuning, application development and unit testing, writing technical specifications, as well as participation in transitions to support and design reviews. The desirable candidate will show initiative, be accepting of responsibility and be accountable for results.

What you will do?

Responsible for coordinating or participating in all aspects of the development cycle from design and development to release planning and implementation.

Mentor and guide other software engineers across various locations to ensure all code follows applicable standards and is efficient and easily maintainable

Translate requirements into detailed functional and technical design using architecturally approved technology

Provide high level solution options and estimates for project proposals, and detailed work estimates in support of assigned work

Make critical coding judgments to ensure high quality and scalable solutions, such as implementing caching strategies, designing for performance and scalability needs, writing unit and integration tests, and conducting code reviews.

Analyze, investigate, and recommend solutions for continuous improvements, process enhancements, identify pain points, and more efficient workflows. Create templates, standards, and models to facilitate future implementations and adjust priorities when necessary.

Demonstrate that you are a collaborative communicator by fearlessly and confidently speaking up, bringing people together, facilitating meetings, recording minutes and actions, and rallying the team towards a common goal.

What do you need to succeed?

Bachelor’s degree, or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in related field.

E xperience with cloud-based platforms (AWS Amazon Web Services)

Experience designing and building development framework using Python/ Pyspark and GLUE

Advanced knowledge of AWS services (such as S3, Lambda, SageMaker ) and serverless architectures.

Essential to have demonstrated strong core competency in SQL.

Excellent collaboration skills and proven ability to adapt to challenges, coaching and mentoring.

Experience in creating technical documentation such as data mappings to reflect lineage and data flows.

Experience with the DevOps tools (Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, CDD, Ansible)

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management tools like Jira and Confluence.

Familiarity with Remote Management Tools, SSH, and Console View.

What’s in it for you?

A flexible work schedule, so long as it includes core working hours.

Being part of our journey in developing the next greatest digital experience

Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.

Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial.

Membership in a highly collaborative, supportive, and productive team

An extensive support system for continual learning including company-run courses and access to online learning platforms.

*Candidates must be eligible for Reliability Status Clearance which requires that they have lived and worked in Canada for the previous 5 consecutive years.

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 [e-mail] .

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several 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.

At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.

We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.

Shape the future

With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter.