Hybrid Co-op: Automation Software Engineer (C#)

Sun Life; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Sun Life offers a student co-op in the U.S. DentaQuest Claims Technology team, combining business operations and IT exposure. You’ll design and code automation solutions to streamline tasks, host meetings, prioritize work, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional partners, hands-on coding, and clear communication to drive value while developing practical skills for a cybersecurity- and data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university during the co-op (January 2027 – June 2027).
• Undergraduate or graduate student in a related field of study.
• Eligible to legally work in the United States.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during co-op session.

Responsibilities

• Regularly meets with operations colleagues to identify and design automations.
• Develops business requirements for proposed automations and evaluate cost-benefit; prioritize.
• Implements prioritized automations using object-oriented programming techniques.
• Carefully tests and deploys automations.
• Monitors and manages execution of automations and resolves issues.
• Drafts and sends communications to the team highlighting new automations and their value.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Object-oriented design

C# programming

Visual Studio

Code development

Analytical thinking

Meeting facilitation

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in related field

Currently enrolled for Jan 2027 – Jun 2027 co-op

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

VS Code

Job description

Sun Life offers a student co-op in the U.S. DentaQuest Claims Technology team, combining business operations and IT exposure. You’ll design and code automation solutions to streamline tasks, host meetings, prioritize work, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional partners, hands-on coding, and clear communication to drive value while developing practical skills for a cybersecurity- and data-driven environment.