Senior Software Engineer (.NET and API)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their Group Benefits Underwriting solutions. In this role, you'll collaborate with a talented Agile team to develop and support innovative technical solutions that improve client experiences. With a focus on backend and API development, you will utilize your expertise in .NET, C#, and Python to drive modernization projects. This role offers the chance to work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and office work while contributing to a culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. Join a company recognized for its commitment to mental health and career development.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Career path opportunities

Flexible work location

Recognition awards

Networking potential

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend and API development experience required.
• Strong skills in .NET, C#, Python, and database design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Agile teams to develop high-quality applications.
• Complete coding, testing, debugging, and implementation activities.

Skills

.NET

C#

Python

API Development

Microservice Architecture

Database Design

Unit Testing

Agile Methodologies

Excellent Communication

Problem-Solving

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQLServer

MongoDB

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

BitBucket

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

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:

The Platforms and Engineering group is a team of skilled professionals who dedicate their careers to supporting and enhancing Sun Life’s technology-based solutions. We focus on discovering new ways to help our clients achieve lifetime financial security, live healthier lives and connect with us. Come join us as we continue to intensify our journey in helping our clients and transforming our business in exciting ways!

We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and support technical solutions for our Group Benefits Underwriting business group. The successful candidate will be part of a team that uses latest API and Business Analytics technologies to support a modernization project to improve our client experience. If you are a team player with strong technical and problem-solving skills, who shows initiative, and is accountable for results, read on!

What Will You Do

• Collaborate with Agile team members to develop and deliver high quality applications
• Participate in Agile ceremonies
• Contribute to the estimation, planning and management of development tasks and provide regular updates on progress against those tasks
• Analyze and contribute ideas to production discussions, designs and decisions
• Complete coding, testing, debugging and implementation activities
• Write both unit and integration tests, and develop automation tools

What You Need To Succeed

You have 8+ years of professional, hands-on backend and API development experience, including:

• .NET, C#, Python
• PostgreSQL, SQLServer, MongoDB
• Solid Unit Tests practices with proper code coverage
• Experienced in Database and Application Design
• API and Microservice architecture

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience using DevOps tools (BitBucket/Azure DevOps, CDD, Jenkins, Blue Green Deployment)
• Experience in UI development would be an asset

Individual Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A continuous improvement mindset
• A penchant for creating re-usable components and identifying opportunities for re-use.

Special Requirements

• Occasional travel between Sun Life locations (Toronto, Waterloo) may be required depending on work assignment.
• Periodic weekend/after-hours work may be required to support project implementations and system upgrades.

What’s In It For You

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2024 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada.
• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health.
• We’re proud to be recognized as a company with a 2023 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work Canada.
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
• As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office

As a condition of the role, the successful candidate must obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life in advance of the start date.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete applicable background checks prior to the start date and during employment, in accordance with Sun Life’s policies and practices.

Salary Range: 84,000/84 000 - 138,000/138 000

Job Category: IT - Application Development

Posting End Date: 17/04/2025