Student, Associate DevOps Engineer (Winter 2027)

Sun Life of Canada - Corporate; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible student program incentives

Job summary

Sun Life is seeking an Associate DevOps Engineer for its Canadian Engineering team, part of a campus graduate program. You’ll design, develop, implement, support, and analyze large-scale tooling to support the software development process in a collaborative, multi-site environment.

You will work with Bash/PowerShell/Python/Groovy, Jenkins, Git, and security tools, while growing through a structured program and on-the-job coaching.

Qualifications

• Studying Computer Science or related degree program.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python and Groovy.
• Familiar with security tools like CheckMarx, Snyk, Seeker, Burp Suite.
• Familiar with Jenkins build environments.
• Experience with Git and Git workflows.
• Analytical with attention to detail.
• Teamwork and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
• Good communicator, self-motivated and service-oriented.
• Self-directed with proactive problem solving.
• Excellent organizing and time management skills.
• Nice to have IBM mainframe familiarity.
• Graduation date April 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to improve the client experience, team, and processes.
• Support CI/CD pipeline for Sun Life Canada IT mainframe apps.
• Maintain and enhance tools to build, test, and deploy to testers.
• Deploy and manage DevOps infrastructure and tooling used by Platform Engineering.
• Troubleshoot operational IT infrastructure issues.
• Contribute to discovery of modern technologies and innovation sessions.

Skills

Bash

PowerShell

Python

Groovy

Git

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivated

Time management

Education

CS or related degree (in progress)

Tools

Jenkins

Git workflows

IBM mainframe (nice to have)

Security tools (CheckMarx, Snyk, Seeker, Burp Suite)

Job description

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.Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description

The Canadian Engineering team is looking for an Associate DevOps Engineer with an interest in designing, developing, implementing, supporting, and analyzing large-scale tooling and systems that support the software development process. The successful candidate will have strong technical and problem-solving skills and will show initiative, be accepting of responsibility and be open to learning new skills.

Preferred skills

You are passionate about technology and this digital era. You seek an environment that encourages collaboration and sharing. You work well with others; you are empathetic and compassionate yet assertive to speak your mind clearly. You see solutions instead of obstacles; you get inspired and try to inspire. You believe that change is possible, and you can make it happen.

Qualifications

• Studying Computer Science or equivalent degree program
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python and Groovy
• Familiar with Security tools such as CheckMarx, Snyk, Seeker, Burp Suite
• Familiar with administering Jenkins build environments
• Experience with Git and Git workflows
• Good analytical skills; able to assess alternatives, risks and benefits; attention to detail
• Teamwork - ability to work collaboratively with others (technical and non-technical)
• Good communicator, self-motivated and service-oriented, a self-starter
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a strong, collaborative multi-site team.
• Self-directed and proactive; thinking beyond the immediate problem with ability to analyze situations/problems systematically and deliver effective, right-sized solutions
• Excellent organizing, planning and time management skills
• Nice to have is being familiar with using an IBM mainframe
• A graduation date of April 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Be a collaborative team member who continuously strives to improve the client experience, our team, and our processes
• Support the ContinuousIntegration andDeliverypipelineof Sun Life's Canadian IT mainframe applications
• Maintain and enhance the tools used to build, test, and deploy the application to our internal and external testers
• Deploy, configure, manage technical infrastructure including all DevOps tooling used by Platform Engineering Canadian IT
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical operational issues related to IT Infrastructure
• Participate in the discovery and evaluation of modern technologies, contribute to innovation sessions and bring creative ideas to the table

What’s in it for you?

• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner
• An environment of continuous learning and improvement
• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2022 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work Canada
• Opportunity to help evolve our brand through projects and initiatives that contribute to helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
• To be part of a dynamic team of professionals in a highly collaborative environment
• Grow strength and feel comfortable with managing ambiguity, flexibility, and nimbleness.
• Recognition; everyone is a contributor
• Opportunities to grow your skills through on the job coaching and formal training
• To be part of an innovative culture where continuous improvement is valued, rewarded, and embedded in what we do
• To use an industry-leading desktop development toolkit which integrates into a full Continuous Delivery pipeline
• Opportunities to socialize and team build through fun activities with co-worker

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for. Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.

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. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling. We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category: Temporary Employee Posting End Date: 11/11/2026

Shine together

At Sunlife, 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.

Make life brighter. We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients build lifetime financial security and lead healthier lives. As part of Sunlife’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 Sunlife, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities.