Student, Associate Software Engineer - AI

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial services firm in Toronto is looking for a Student Associate Software Engineer specializing in AI. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, learn to build solutions using AWS technologies, and contribute to meaningful projects. This position is a unique opportunity for students aiming for a career in software development, with growth and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development workshops

Social events

Transition to permanent roles after graduation

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration and communication skills expected.
• Technical work ownership is essential.
• Aiming for individuals keen on continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to improve client experience and processes.
• Learn to build AI solutions using various tools.
• Demonstrate ownership of projects and deliver value.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Programming in Python

Programming in Java

Education

Student with graduation date December 2025 or later

Tools

AWS Bedrock

AWS LAMDA

Sagemaker

IBM Z Xplore

Job description

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Student, Associate Software Engineer - AI

Apply locations Toronto, Ontario Waterloo, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR00111234

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:

Energetic Associate Software Engineer sought by industry-leading Canadian Asset Management & Insurance Company. In this role, you will work together with experienced software engineers, sub architects, business analysts,and testers to design, develop, and implement solutions. You will learn our software delivery methodology, good software development practice, and continuously grow your technical knowledge, communication skills, and leadership skills.

What will you do?

• Be a collaborative team member who continuously strives to improve the client experience, our team, and our processes

• Learn and gain experience building AI solutions using Python, Java, AWS Bedrock (Anthropic LLM), AWS LAMDA, and Sagemaker to help mainframe software engineers who build mainframe solutions.

• Grow your problem solving and software development skills

• Demonstrate strong ownership of technical work

• Create/update team artifacts and deliver value to the client

What do you need to succeed?

• This opportunity is available to students with a December 2025 or later graduation date

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Demonstrate strong ownership of technical work.

• Keen appetite for learning relevant technologies and for continuous self-improvement

• Ideally, we’ll also get somebody with one or more of the following:

  • Excellent communication and organization skills

  • Keen appetite for learning relevant technologies and for continuous self-improvement

  • Strong problem solving and analysis skills

  • Experience programming in Python and Java

  • Familiarity with AWS Bedrock (Anthropic LLM), AWS LAMDA, Sagemaker is a plus

  • IBM Z Xplore concepts badge, JCL, COBOL, or PLI an asset

  • Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban would be an asset

What’s in it for you?

• At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian’s achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

• As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals.

• You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role. We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities.

• We are honored to be recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.

• Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

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! Several flexible 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.

Job Category:

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date:

17/08/2025

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.