Sr. Release Engineers

Sun Life; Wellesley (MA); Remote; USD 187,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Paid family, parental and adoption-le

Medical coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability programs

Sabbatical program

401(k) employer match

Stock purchase options

Employer-funded retirement account

Job summary

Sun Life U.S. is hiring a Sr. Release Engineer in Wellesley Hills, MA, to lead end-to-end release governance across multiple software teams and environments.

You will drive release delivery, ensure alignment with business priorities, manage risks, and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain production readiness. The role demands PowerShell scripting, release management, and DevOps expertise within enterprise settings, with 100% telecommuting allowed from anywhere in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 3 years of release management/DevOps experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of progressive experience in release management/DevOps or related roles.
• Experience scripting with PowerShell and code merge/conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with SDLC, release governance, and change management in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of TFS, Salesforce Release process, ANT Migration Tool, and Agile development framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end governance, planning, and execution of software releases across teams and environments.
• Facilitate collaboration among development, QA, operations, and governance bodies.
• Manage dependencies, risks, approvals, testing, and deployment schedules.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Release management

DevOps

SDLC understanding

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Team Foundation Server (TFS)

Salesforce Release process

ANT Migration Tool

Agile development framework

Job description

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.

Job Description:

This Notice is being provided as a result of the filing of an application for permanent Alien Labor Certification for the relevant job opportunity and any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer for the Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

Sr. Release Engineers (Sun Life Financial [U.S.] Services Company, Inc., Wellesley Hills, MA): Will serve as a professional release engineer leading the end-to-end governance, planning, coordination, and execution of releases across multiple software teams, platforms, and environments. Daily responsibilities include: Lead software release delivery, ensuring releases are strategically aligned to business priorities, operational and technical readiness requirements, risk tolerance, and organizational governance standards related to software technologies; Facilitates collaboration across development, QA, operations, business stakeholders, and governance bodies; Support the management of dependencies, risks, approvals, testing, documentation, and deployment schedules; Facilitate production readiness, release approvals, environment stability, and go/no-go decision-making to ensure successful, compliant, and low-risk software deployments; Lead transparent stakeholder communication, continuous process improvement, release performance monitoring, automation opportunities, and the ongoing maturity of technical release management and software environment management practices; Mentor and cross-train other IT team members on the end-to-end release management lifecycle; Other projects impacting software release management as assigned; and Perform daily duties utilizing technologies and methodologies related to software development release, including but not limited to: Scripting experience PowerShell, code merge and conflict resolution, release management, DevOps, or environment management roles within enterprise environments, managing complex, cross-functional releases, software development lifecycle (SDLC), release governance, and change management frameworks, operating within regulated or highly governed environments; and working knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation server, release Management Process, Salesforce Release process; ANT Migration Tool; Agile development framework. 100% Telecommuting permitted from anywhere in the U.S.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Master's degree (foreign equivalent degrees accepted) in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering field of study, and 3 years of experience in any related occupation including: Scripting experience with PowerShell; Experience with code merge and conflict resolution; Release management, DevOps, or environment management roles within enterprise environments; Managing complex, cross-functional releases, software development lifecycle (SDLC), release governance, and change management frameworks within regulated or highly governed environments; and Working Knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation server, release Management Process, Salesforce Release process; ANT Migration Tool, and Agile development framework; or, in the alternative, Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent degrees accepted) in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering field of study, and 5 years of progressive experience in any related occupation including: Scripting experience with PowerShell; Experience with code merge and conflict resolution; Release management, DevOps, or environment management roles within enterprise environments; Managing complex, cross-functional releases, software development lifecycle (SDLC), release governance, and change management frameworks within regulated or highly governed environments; and Working Knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation server, release Management Process, Salesforce Release process; ANT Migration Tool, and Agile development framework.

This position qualifies for our employee referral program. The salary range for this position is one hundred eighty seven thousand dollars to one hundred ninety five thousand dollars annually for full-time employment. At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

NOTE: This posting is in compliance with the filing of an Application for Labor Certification. Applicants should report directly to the employer, and not the local State Employment Service Office.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We're proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., we've also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

We will make reasonable accommodation(s) to the known physical or mental limitation(s) of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

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We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Category:

IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:

18/11/2026