Backend Software Engineer, DentaQuest

Sun Life • Portland, ME

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Opportunity: Software engineer 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, carries out these responsibilities by providing information technology (IT)

Requirements

• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees