Pega Software Developer (18 month contract)

Sun Life Financial; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Waterloo is seeking a Pega Software Developer for an 18-month contract. The role involves collaborating with Operations to design and implement automation solutions using Pega Robotics. Ideal candidates have strong experience with Robotic Automation tools, an agile mindset, and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Pension and stock programs

Flexible work hours

Continuous learning environment

Qualifications

• Professional experience with a Robotic Automation tool.
• Ability to work in an agile setting.
• Strong analytical and process improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations teams to design automation solutions.
• Create and implement Pega Robotics solutions.
• Participate in agile ceremonies like Sprint Planning.

Skills

Robotic Automation tools (Blue Prism, UiPath, Automation Anywhere)

Adaptability

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Pega Robotics

Microsoft SQL

C#

VBA

Job description

Pega Software Developer (18 month contract) page is loaded

Pega Software Developer (18 month contract)

Apply locations Waterloo, Ontario Sun Life Toronto One York time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR00114460

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:

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career with an employer who will play an active role in your professional development?Do you believe life is about aiming high and making an impact?At Sun Life Financial, we work together, share common values of excellence and innovation, and help each other grow and achieve goals.Throughout its 150-year history, Sun Life Financial has been an industry leader, becoming a trusted name in insurance and financial services, and continues to grow and expand into new markets around the globe. For ten consecutive years, Sun Life has been named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World! Dedicated and talented employees are the cornerstone for the company’s success and reputation for excellence.

The Business Process Automation team within Canadian Operations, Canadian Shared Services is a team of highly skilled technical professionals who deliver solutions that automate manual, repetitive processes. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness of Operations functions, so they can focus on more value driven decision support and analytics. Our solutions span a range of technologies including Pega Robotics, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel, with Gen AI and LLM components at our disposal.

We're seeking a seasoned Robotic Automation developer who combines technical expertise with innovative thinking. The ideal candidate is proactive, energetic, and thrives in our fast-paced environment. You'll be focused on delivering automated solutions that transform our Canadian Operations processes. We're looking for someone who naturally seeks out innovative approaches, views challenges as opportunities, and can effectively translate complex technical concepts into impactful business solutions.

As a Robotic Automation Developer , you will work in an agile environment playing a key role in delivering an improved client experience while increasing operational efficiency through automation (Robotics) within the Pega Platform.

Find out for yourself why life really is brighter under the sun!

What will you do?

• Collaborate with our Operations teams to understand their pain-points and business problems, to design human-centered automation solutions
• Create, test, and implement Pega Robotics solutions that drive efficiency and enhance user experience
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, and Retrospectives
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage
• Deploy and monitor automation solutions in production environments
• Continuously iterate based on user feedback and emerging business needs
• Share knowledge and mentor team members on RPA best practices
• Contribute to our culture of Continuous Improvement and innovation

What you need to succeed:

• Previous professional experience with a Robotic Automation tool (Blue Prism, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, etc.). Bonus points if you have experience building software with Pega Robotic Automation
• Ability to work in an agile setting: adaptability, collaboration, and delivering value to customers.
• Working knowledge of source code control
• Skills with Automated Testing, in particular Tricentis Tosca
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and process improvement skills
• Ability to breakdown high-level business requirements into more detail by questioning and probing for clarification
• Lead analysis and activities to estimate feasibility, cost and time
• Highly motivated individual who is able to learn quickly and execute independently

Additional Assets:

• Microsoft SQL and relational databases
• Microsoft .NET, specifically C#
• Microsoft Access development including coding with VBA

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• A common sense dress code, where you dictate how you dress based on your day
• An environment of continuous learning and improvement
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Flex hours and periodic work from home options.

Notes/Unique Requirements:

• Some project work may be required outside of regular office hours to support critical time lines and/or critical deliverables

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.

Salary Range:

63,000/63 000 - 104,000/104 000

Job Category:

IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:

24/08/2025

Shine together

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.