Student, DevOps Engineer (Winter 2027)

Sun Life Financial; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development workshops

Student awards

Social events

Job summary

Sun Life Financial is seeking a student DevOps/Java developer to join the DevOps team and gain hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and AI-powered automation. You will work closely with development and deployment teams and learn how AI tools such as GitHub Copilot are transforming software delivery.

You will contribute to production support, CI/CD optimization, and documentation in a dynamic hybrid environment designed for learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Work on a Java application to improve efficiency and provide production support, using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding and debugging.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

AI tooling

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

SonarQube

Ansible

Artifactory

Jira

PostgreSQL

MS SQL

Git

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

SonarQube

Ansible

Artifactory

Jira

Git

PostgreSQL

MS SQL

Job description

Job Description

The Sun Life DevOps team is made up of individuals with diverse technical skills and backgrounds. You will have the opportunity to learn from these professionals about the latest DevOps tools, AI-powered automation, and dashboards that drive modern software delivery. You will gain hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, SonarQube, and Jenkins, while exploring how AI and GenAI tools (such as GitHub Copilot) are transforming the way teams build, test, deploy, and support applications. In this role, you will work very closely with our development and deployment teams and our DevOps coaches to gain real‑world experience in an agile, AI‑enabled work environment where continuous learning and innovation are at the core of everything we do.

What will you do?

• Work on a Java application to improve efficiency and provide production support, using AI‑assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding, debugging
• Work in Docker and deploy to Kubernetes/OpenShift using Jenkins pipelines, applying AI‑powered insights to optimize builds, deployments, and pipeline reliability
• Participate in shift‑left testing and technical documentation, leveraging AI tools to generate tests, detect issues earlier, and produce clear, maintainable documentation
• Explore and apply AI/GenAI capabilities to automate repetitive DevOps tasks, analyze logs and metrics, and improve developer productivity
• Work with the DevOps coaching team to coach and support agile teams and developers throughout the adoption of DevOps tools, AI‑assisted practices, and modern engineering workflows

What do you need to succeed?

• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs
• Interest in or exposure to AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI coding assistants) and a curiosity for applying AI to real engineering problems
• Knowledge of creating and configuring Docker images and containers
• Experience working with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, Ansible, Artifactory, and Jira
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL and MS SQL
• Familiarity with an agile environment
• Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket, GitHub)
• Understanding of how AI and automation can improve CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and production support
• Nice to have experience or knowledge of Kubernetes, Grafana, time‑series databases (InfluxDB), and emerging AI/GenAI or MLOps tooling

What is in it for you?

At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose‑driven organization focused on helping Canadians 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 honoured to be recognised 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. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

Job Category: Temporary Employee Posting

End Date: 16/09/2026

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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. Make life brighter 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 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.

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