Principal Software Engineer (Pega)

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Pega solutions. This role involves designing, delivering, and assuring the quality of Pega applications. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in Pega-based projects, knowledge of BPM concepts, and a history of working in Agile environments. The position offers competitive salary, flexible benefits, and an inclusive work culture that supports your career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Pension and stock programs

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience designing and delivering complex Pega projects.
• Advanced knowledge of BPM concepts and tools.
• Experience in Agile and Waterfall environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Pega solutions.
• Collaborate with architects and developers.
• Establish and manage the technical environment.

Skills

BPM concepts

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Pega case management

Solution design

Education

Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)

Job description

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Principal Software Engineer (Pega)

Apply locations Toronto, Ontario Sun Life Waterloo King time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR00113614

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:

Our Principal Software Engineer will have an overall responsibility for the design, technical delivery and overall quality of the Pega solution, by working as a technical lead on projects, reviewing data management plans, establishing and managing the technical environment.

What will you do?

• Works with Process Architect to understand/identify reuse opportunities and participate in scope definition workshops and owns delivery of the completed work.
• Assist developer resources by providing guidance and advice on technical issues and reviewing their work.
• Share complexities as an input into costs for a project and helps estimate work effort. Also, contribute to defining timelines and project plans; analyze and estimate feasibility, cost, time and scope.
• Works with the Product Owner to create the Definition of Done (DOD) - the set of activities for complete user stories.
• Collaborate with architects, designers/developers, business system analysts and testing specialists to deliver high quality solutions.
• Produce both high-level and detailed-level designs and implement Pega solutions based on business requirements and defined architectures.
• Coordinate with both onshore and offshore teams to ensure coding, testing, debugging and implementation activities are completed as required & analyze, define and document requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, interface design, internal and external checks, controls, and outputs.

What do you need to succeed?

• 10 years’ experience designing and delivering complex Pega case management projects along with experience in solution design for Pega based solutions encompassing internal facing and external facing applications.
• Advanced knowledge of BPM concepts, techniques, tools and delivery approaches.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive information technology experience with full application development life cycle and systems integration experience.
• Knowledge of the PRPC Architecture, as well as PRPC design & implementation features.
• Experience working in Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) is an asset.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data.
• 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.
• Work-life balance by scheduling your day around your priorities and having more time to spend on the important things.
• An environment of continuous learning and improvement.

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:

84,000/84 000 - 138,000/138 000

Job Category:

IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:

14/08/2025

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