Senior Software Engineer, Operations

sunlife; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life's e-Business team in Application Operations Support maintains reliable Java-based applications in production and test environments. You will design, develop and test Java services deployed in Kubernetes, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver stable, secure solutions.

The role emphasizes monitoring, change management and continuous improvement, with opportunities to work on cloud-hosted apps on AWS and to advance technical skills within a Canadian, hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 10+ years of IT experience in Java application support and development.
• 10+ years in Java, JavaScript & web technologies (HTML, CSS).
• Experience with J2EE: Servlets, JDBC, JSP; Spring framework.
• 4+ years of React (ReactJS).
• Container tech: Kubernetes and Docker.
• Java SpringBoot, SpringMVC; Web security/OWASP.
• Web services: REST, SOAP; JSON.
• Databases: SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL.
• DevOps tools: Jenkins, Git, Maven; CI/CD processes.
• MFA and security best practices; Kafka knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support of Java applications in production and test environments.
• Design, develop, test and debug Java services; deploy using Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts and stakeholders for high-quality solutions.
• Maintain stable environments with monitoring, security, and change control.
• Drive continuous improvement and participate in DR and system renewal projects.

Skills

Java

ReactJS

Web development

J2EE

Spring framework

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Web security

SQL/Databases

DevOps tools

Kafka

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

Git/Bitbucket

Gradle/Maven

Ansible

REST API

Kafka

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.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description

About the role

The e-Business team in Application Operations Support (AOS) provides operations and support services to ensure reliability of IT applications. Through innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration, we strive to find new and better ways to bring value to Sun Life.

What you will do

• Provide ongoing support of Java based applications in Production and test environments including responding to Service requests, Incident & Problem analysis, Service restoration and recovery, Security vulnerability remediation, Audits and reporting as necessary.
• Participate in design, develop, test and debug programs for Java services. Deployment is done using Kubernetes containers.
• Interface with other Software Engineers, Business Systems Analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions and maintain a stable application environment.
• Enable stability through proactive monitoring activities, security compliance, change management, troubleshooting issues and conducting root-cause analysis.
• Identify and participate in continuous improvement opportunities, system renewal, stability, upgrade, and Disaster Recovery projects.

What do you need to succeed

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline
• 10+ years of information technology experience in Java application support and development
• 10+ years experience in: Java, JavaScript & web development languages like HTML, XML, CSS
• Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE) technologies such as Servlet, JDBC and JSP
• Spring framework
• Understanding of enterprise methodologies, such as ITIL, CMMI, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• 4+ years experience in: ReactJS/ React.js
• Container technologies - Kubernetes, Docker
• Java SpringBoot, SpringMVC
• Web Security/OWASP
• Web services and frameworks such as SOAP, REST API, Java APIs, JSON
• Database technologies like SQL, Oracle, POSTGRES
• DevOps tools - Jenkins, Artifactory, Bitbucket/Git, Gradle, Maven, CDD, Ansible
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Experience with Kafka and light car proxy

Preferred Skills

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Continuous learning mindset
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Strong analysis, debugging and problem-solving skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Exposure to Agile framework (Kanban, Scrum)
• Experience working with cloud hosted applications / servers on AWS.
• Exposure to team collaboration tools like Confluence, JIRA, MS Teams
• Knowledge of Middleware technologies such as WebSphere/WebLogic

Notes/Unique requirements

• The role includes on-call and after-hours support on a team rotation basis.
• This role requires Canadian Protected-B (Reliability clearance) [a minimum of 5 years of consecutive residency in Canada].
• #LI-Hybrid #LI-remote

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

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.

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