Senior Software Engineer – Operations

Sun Life

. Provide ongoing support for Java-based applications in production and test environments .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWaterloo • CanadaSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Java application support and development, with a strong focus on service restoration, security compliance, and proactive monitoring. Proficient in deploying applications using Kubernetes and Docker, while ensuring high-quality solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Java Application SupportKubernetes DeploymentJava Enterprise EditionSpring FrameworkWeb Security/OWASP

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Hard Skills

JavaJavaScriptHTMLXMLCSSSQLOraclePostgreSQLReactJSSpringBoot

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesJenkinsBitbucketGitGradleMavenAnsibleConfluenceJIRA

Certifications & Qualifications

Canadian Protected-B Clearance

Industry Keywords

ITILCMMISDLCAgileDisaster Recovery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSDockerGradleJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKafkaKubernetesMavenOraclePostgresReactSDLCSOAPSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide ongoing support for Java-based applications in production and test environments
Respond to service requests and perform incident and problem analysis
Perform service restoration and recovery, security vulnerability remediation, audits, and reporting
Design, develop, test, and debug Java service programs
Deploy applications using Kubernetes containers
Interface with Software Engineers, Business Systems Analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
Maintain a stable application environment through proactive monitoring, security compliance, change management, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
Identify and participate in continuous improvement, system renewal, stability, upgrade, and Disaster Recovery projects
Participate in an on-call and after-hours support rotation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline
At least 10 years of information technology experience in Java application support and development
10+ years of experience with Java, JavaScript, HTML, XML, and CSS
Experience with Java Enterprise Edition technologies, including Servlet, JDBC, and JSP
Experience with Spring framework
Understanding of ITIL, CMMI, and SDLC methodologies
4+ years of experience with ReactJS/React.js
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
Experience with Java SpringBoot and SpringMVC
Experience with Web Security/OWASP
Experience with SOAP, REST API, Java APIs, and JSON
Experience with SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL
Experience with Jenkins, Artifactory, Bitbucket/Git, Gradle, Maven, CDD, and Ansible
Experience with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Experience with Kafka and light car proxy
Canadian Protected-B (Reliability clearance), requiring a minimum of 5 years of consecutive residency in Canada
Ability to work independently and in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
Strong technical, analytical, debugging, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills
Collaboration and teamwork skills
Preferred: exposure to Agile frameworks such as Kanban and Scrum
Nice to have: experience with AWS-hosted applications/servers
Nice to have: exposure to Confluence, JIRA, and MS Teams
Nice to have: knowledge of WebSphere/WebLogic middleware technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility from both the office and virtually
Incentive plans for eligible employees, with payments subject to individual and company performance
Accommodation support during the application process
Opportunities for growth, knowledge sharing, and professional development
On-call and after-hours support rotation participation