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:
Reporting to the Director, API Platform Engineering, the Student, API Software Engineer is responsible for design, development, deployment and implementation of the API Platform and Enterprise Event Hub Components. We’re in the need of an eager, self-motivated developer who is ready to use their education as a foundation to grow their skills into something more special. The individual in this role will grow their own skill set by working very closely with a team of cutting-edge software engineers to introduce new innovations to Sun Life.
This role sits at the forefront of innovation at Sun Life and is focused in delivering APIs to market in a way no other insurer in Canada is doing it. You will be a developer and a key member of the team defining the next generation of delivery for the insurance industry. The position can be located at the Sun Life office in Downtown Toronto, North York or Waterloo, depending on where a suitable candidate is found.
Term Length: 4-months (January - April 2025)
What will you do?
Participate in the design, development, deployment and rollout of components involved in API Platforms both in the cloud and on premise.
Participate in the construction, maintenance and continuous improvement of core infrastructure that underlies API development including a gateway/service-mesh, runtimes, security, logging, exception handling, etc. in partnership with rest of ES.
Participate in the design and development of the CI/CD Pipeline for API lifecycle
Participate in the design and implementation of an Enterprise Event Hub with Kafka
Identifying defects in the platform modules, debugging issues being faced and provide effective solutions to resolve the same
Develop an understanding of project best practices around continuous integration and delivery
What will you need to succeed?
Currently pursuing a Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area.
Previous experience with programming in Java is required
Understanding of APIs, Event Driven Solutions, DevOps, containers, Kubernetes and cloud
Self starter with tenacious inquisitiveness and a desire to learn who will proactively find and explore solutions and provide recommendations.
Previous experience with programming in C#, Python and/or JavaScript are nice to have
Experience with scripting languages to automate operations tasks is a nice to have
Knowledge of API development in AWS Serverless environment working with AWS Lambda and AWS API Gateway etc.
Knowledge of CI/CD solutions (like Jenkins, Ansible, CDD Continuous Delivery Director)
Proficiency in building and deploying solutions with frameworks like Spring Boot, including secure coding practices, load-testing and performance optimization
Awareness of modern event-based architectures and patterns (event sourcing, choreography-based SAGA Pattern)
Exposure to building solutions using Apache Kafka, Confluent Platform
Awareness of Kafka technologies, Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, Kafka Broker, Zookeeper, KSQL, KStream
Ability to establish and maintain a good team environment, develop a culture of innovation, collaboration within the team.
Demonstrated problem solving, communication and organizational skills, a positive attitude coupled with the self-awareness to seek help when needed
Ability to effectively communicate both internally and externally.
Mature, confident, and performance-oriented
Capable of developing strong relationships with peers
An excellent communicator, team player and someone who is intellectually honest.
Ability to adapt thinking and response to the geographic differences across our global operations.
What's in it for you?
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner.
An environment of continuous learning and improvement.
We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2022 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada.
Augmenting your current studies with real and practical application of what you have learned to date.
Working with one of the most cutting edge and innovative teams within Sun Life
Being part of our journey in developing the next greatest digital experience
A ‘dress for the day’ dress code, where you dictate how you dress based on your day
Flexible work arrangements that will allow you to work from home while collaborating with our globally disbursed team
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 [email protected].
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. 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:
23/09/2024
