Backend Software Engineer, DentaQuest

Job Description

Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in‑office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work.

• Supports existing applications, monitors system performance, and works based on 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 implements necessary changes or corrective action.
• Executes the full lifecycle of software development.
• Produces specifications and determines operational feasibility.
• Integrates software components into a fully functional software system.
• Develops software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Documents and maintains software functionality.
• Tailsors and deploys software tools, processes and metrics.
• Serves as a subject‑matter expert.
• Complies with project plans and industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3+ years of experience developing APIs in .NET (C#), Python, and Java.
• Strong technical skills with a deep understanding 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 a 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).
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools such as ELK, Datadog, Dynatrace, and 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 or deemed necessary.

Salary: $79,300 - $119,000

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. We also offer a 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options, and an employer‑funded retirement account.

Sun Life will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise‑qualified 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. For applicants residing in California, please read our employee handbook. 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 applicable state and local laws and 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.