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Senior Software Engineer (Java/API)
Apply locations Waterloo, Ontario Sun Life Toronto One York time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR00097215You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
Role Summary
The Canadian IT – Platform and Engineering team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with at least 5 years of Java application analysis and development experience. The successful candidate will have strong technical and problem-solving skills and will show initiative, be accountable for results. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating project activities between onshore and offshore team members.
What will you do?
Lead and participate in the design, development, deployment of Java REST web service APIs and microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.
Ensure service designs follow approved architecture.
Learn and incorporate emerging API technologies into our APIs
May build event driven services using Kafka depending on project scope.
Use and enhance our Dev Ops tools and processes for CD/CI, these tools include Jenkins, Artifactory, BitBucket, Gradle, Continuous Delivery Director, Ansible
Mentor and support colleagues in their capabilities
Identify defects in services, debug and provide effective solutions to resolve the defects
When required, support existing APIs built on older technologies e.g., Websphere, DB2, Java UI etc .
Acting as a primary point of contact for the team during onshore business hours. This could include managing requests from different areas (e.g. Operation Support, Business Partners and other API Squads)
Deploy project changes to production
The API Platform:
Our APIs are
REST services built from Open API/Swagger specs
written in Java Spring Boot,
Deployed to a Kubernetes environment (on prem/AWS) using Docker containers
secured with oauth2 using Okta
Build new microservices/domain services that populate and access database technology like MongoDB and Postgres
Build event driven processes/microservices that consume topics from Kafka
What you need to succeed:
Post secondary Computer Science diploma or degree
More than 5 years of development skills and progressive information technology experience with full application development life cycle and systems integration experience
Strong working experience with Java APIs, REST, SOAP, Spring, JSON, Open API, Swagger, web services and web hosting technologies
1+ years experience using DevOps tools (Jenkins, Artifactory, BitBucket, Maven, CDD/Ansible)
Customer obsession – customers are at the center of all we do
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations/problems systematically and deliver effective right-sized solutions in a timely manner
Experience with managing and coordinating team activities in a multi-site environment
Strong organizational and planning skill
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Experience with coordinating project activities with offshore team members
Assets:
Experience with Kafka, Kafka Streams, Kubernetes, Okta, AWS, MongoDB
Experience with Group Retirement products and business domains
Working knowledge of Business Rule Management Systems such as IBM’s ODM
Experience with WebSphere, DB2, Java UI: Swing, Spring MVC, SonarQube for static code analysis
Exposure to Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) integration architectures and technologies
Additional Requirements:
Periodic weekend / after-hours work may be required to support project implementations and system upgrades.
Occasional travel between SLF locations may be required depending on work assignments.
Potential on-call support may be required
Enhanced Reliability Clearance is required
Unique Requirements
The candidate selected for this role is required to attain Canadian Reliability Security Clearance (administered by submitting fingerprints to the RCMP, who then conduct min. 5 year history checks)
To see if you are eligible for this clearance, please review the section 201 on the Federal Government site ( https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/personnel/pdcf-rsrp-eng.html )
What's in it for you?
A collaborative and inclusive culture
An environment of continuous learning and improvement
Anchored to our Purpose, our Sustainability Plan has three pillars which represent the areas where we have the greatest opportunity to drive positive impact in society: increasing financial security, fostering healthier lives, and advancing sustainable investing.
In 2024, Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 15th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers.
We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work.
We’re also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams.
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
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 thebrightside@sunlife.com .
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.
Salary Range:
82,000/82 000 - 135,000/135 000Job Category:
IT - Application DevelopmentPosting End Date:
26/06/2024Similar Jobs (2)
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