Backend Software Engineer

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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.

Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in‑office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work. Our team members and leaders are expected to foster connection and teamwork by being present in the office at least 2 days per week.

Software engineers will support IT objectives by supporting business processes, systems and clients (under limited supervision), specifically with UI, middleware and system integrations related technologies and applications, carrying out these responsibilities by providing information technology (IT) solutions.

• Supports existing applications, monitors systems performance and works based on the impact to the business. May coordinate cross‑functional IT departments to resolve issues.
• Uses troubleshooting skills to identify, research and propose solutions to problems and accommodate necessary changes or corrective action, as needed.
• Execute full lifecycle software development.
• Write well‑designed, testable, efficient code.
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Document and maintain software functionality.
• Tailor and deploy software tools, processes and metrics.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert.
• Comply with project plans and industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3+ years of total experience developing API’s – .NET (C#), Python, Java.
• Demonstrates sound technical skills with a strong working knowledge of the client’s business to translate needs into IT solutions.
• Fast learner who adapts quickly to changing business needs and evolving technology landscapes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Deep understanding of Azure and AWS, with experience designing cloud‑native applications using serverless and containerized architectures.
• Extensive experience with BFF design patterns, API Gateway, and middleware solutions.
• Strong experience with authentication and security using Okta, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and JWT.
• Strong knowledge of Dev Ops, CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM templates).
• Extensive experience with monitoring and alerting tools (ELK, Datadog, Dynatrace, Splunk).
• Experience working in agile development environments, leading technical discussions, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Extensive knowledge of building REST and Graph
  
  QL APIs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Required to attend additional training as requested/deemed necessary.

Salary Range: $79 300 – $119 000. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and company performance.

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 a 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 are proud to be recognized as a top employer and certified as a Great Place to Work® in Canada and the U.S.

We will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email  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.

29/01/2026