Associate Software Engineer

Sun Life

. Own end-to-end application solutions by collaborating with designers, business analysts, and testing specialists .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$60,000 - CA$91,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile-based application development, with proficiency in C#, .NET, ASP.NET, and SQL. Capable of optimizing application performance while ensuring compliance with information security standards in the financial services sector.

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Agile Application DevelopmentC# ProgrammingSQL ProficiencyREST API DevelopmentCI/DevOps Tools Familiarity

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Hard Skills

C#.NETASP.NETREST APISOAP-based Web ServicesSQLUnit Test AutomationJavaApplication Performance OptimizationIncident Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingStrategic EscalationFlexibilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TFSGitArtifactoryNuGetGenAICopilot

Certifications & Qualifications

Reliability Status Clearance

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceInformation SecurityProduction Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ASP.NETJavaSOAPSQLTFS.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end application solutions by collaborating with designers, business analysts, and testing specialists
Evaluate and upgrade legacy applications using current technologies and frameworks
Coordinate with onshore and offshore teams across development, testing, and implementation
Embed information security standards into solutions while maintaining production performance and stability
Analyze and resolve incidents and optimize application performance
Escalate issues strategically when needed
Work on meaningful technology projects supporting clients’ financial security and wellbeing within an Agile environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1 year professional IT experience in Agile-based application development
Proficiency with C#, .NET, ASP.NET, REST API, and SOAP-based web services
Proficiency with SQL and knowledge of SQL Server and relational database concepts
Familiarity with CI/DevOps tools including TFS, Git, Artifactory, and NuGet
Familiarity with unit test automation
Familiarity with modern development tools including GenAI and Copilot
Financial services or insurance industry background is a bonus qualification
Experience with Java is a bonus qualification
Ability to participate in rotating on-call support for production environments
Ability to participate in periodic weekend and after-hours work for project implementations and system upgrades
Flexibility for occasional after-hours work and periodic travel between Sun Life locations
Must obtain/meet Reliability Status Clearance requirements, including a law enforcement inquiry and credit check
Must account for activities if lived or travelled outside Canada for 6 consecutive months during the last 5 years

Benefits

Comp & perks

Environment of continuous learning, development, and improvement
Internal mobility and professional growth support
Hybrid work flexibility between home and office
Participation in various discretionary incentive plans for eligible employees
Accommodation support for persons with disabilities
Diverse and inclusive workplace