Backend Software Engineer, DentaQuest

Overview

Sun 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. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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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.

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. This role carries out these responsibilities by providing information technology (IT) support.

• Supports existing applications, monitors systems performance and works 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.

• 3+ years of total experience developing APIs - .NET (C#) and Python, Java.
• Demonstrates sound technical skills with a strong working knowledge of the client’s business to translate business 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 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).
• Extensive experience with 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 Graph
  
  QL APIs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Required to attend additional training as requested/deemed necessary.

Salary:

Salary Range: $79,300 - $119,000. The salary range for this role is nationwide and competitive. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and business performance. We are committed to paying equity and creating a positive work environment.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

We prioritize well-being with comprehensive benefits, including vacation and sick time, paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs, and a partially paid sabbatical. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. We offer a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.

We 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.

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