Student, Technology Modernization Engineer (Winter 2027)

Sun Life Financial; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Campus program

Job summary

Sun Life Financial is seeking an enthusiastic Technology Modernization Engineer co‑op/intern for our Ontario campus program. You will work with experienced engineers to automate processes, improve CI/CD pipelines, and implement developer tooling across enterprise platforms.

The role offers hands‑on DevOps experience, exposure to IBM mainframe System Z concepts, and collaboration with technology teams. Graduation in 2027 or later is required; hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Eligible to participate in a co‑op or internship program.
• Strong academic standing.
• Demonstrated interest in software development, automation, or technology modernization.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• A graduation date of April 2027 or later is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Support the creation and enhancement of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
• Develop scripts and tools to streamline engineering workflows.
• Help evaluate and implement developer productivity tools and platforms.
• Contribute to the development of standards, best practices, and technical documentation.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and technology teams on modernization initiatives.
• Analyze processes and identify opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Support proof‑of‑concept projects involving APIs, automation, and developer tooling.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project outcomes to team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Programming languages

DevOps

REST APIs

CI/CD

Git

Automation

VS Code

Education

Post-secondary program in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Bitbucket

Job description

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.

This role requires Reliability Status Clearance. In addition to a law enforcement inquiry and a credit check, as part of your application, the Government of Canada will ask if you lived or travelled outside of Canada for 6-consecutive months during the last 5 years, and you must account for all activities during this time. Important: Obtaining Reliability Status Clearance within a reasonable amount of time is a condition required to start employment for this role at Sun Life.

Join Sun Life’s Technology Modernization team and help shape the next generation of enterprise engineering practices. As a Technology Modernization Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers to improve developer productivity, automate processes, implement standards, and support modernization initiatives across enterprise platforms. This role provides hands‑on experience with DevOps practices, automation, developer tools, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and emerging technologies that enable faster and more efficient software delivery.

Preferred skills

• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or Bash
• Experience with IBM mainframe System Z
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Bitbucket & Git
• Understanding of DevOps concepts and CI/CD pipelines
• Interest in automation, developer productivity, and platform engineering
• Experience with Visual Studio Code or other development environments
• Understanding of REST APIs and web technologies
• Familiarity with Agile development practices
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Eligible to participate in a co‑op or internship program
• Strong academic standing
• Demonstrated interest in software development, automation, or technology modernization
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• A graduation date of April 2027 or later is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of automation solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Support the creation and enhancement of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes
• Develop scripts and tools to streamline engineering workflows
• Help evaluate and implement developer productivity tools and platforms
• Contribute to the development of standards, best practices, and technical documentation
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and technology teams on modernization initiatives
• Analyze processes and identify opportunities for automation and optimization
• Support proof‑of‑concept projects involving APIs, automation, and developer tooling
• Present findings, recommendations, and project outcomes to team members and stakeholders

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: 17/09/2026

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