Sun Life · 3 months ago
Backend Software Engineer, DentaQuest
Sun Life Wellesley
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $119K/yr
3+ years expSun 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. The Backend Software Engineer will support IT objectives by managing business processes and systems, focusing on UI, middleware, and system integrations. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, executing full lifecycle software development, and serving as a subject matter expert.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Supports existing applications, monitors systems performance and work 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
Qualification
Required
3+ years of total experience of developing API's - .NET (C#) and Python, Java
Demonstrates sound technical skills with a strong working knowledge of the client's business in order to effectively translate business needs to 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 in 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 DevOps, CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM templates)
Extensive experience with some of the following 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 GraphQL APIs
Effective oral and written communication skills
Required to attend additional training as requested/deemed necessary
Benefits
Generous vacation and sick time
Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
Medical coverage
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Disability programs
Partially paid sabbatical program
401(k) employer match
Stock purchase options
Employer-funded retirement account
Company
Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading financial services organization dedicated to helping people achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.05B2024-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $548.79M
2023-07-04Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-03-24IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Strain
President & CEO
Luc Nhon Ly
Chief Executive Officer
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