Hybrid Backend Software Engineer

at Sun Life

• Job title: Backend Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $79,300 - $119,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Docker, GraphQL, Java, Kubernetes, Python, Splunk, Terraform, .NET
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kansas City, United States

About the role

• Software Engineer supporting IT Objectives by developing APIs and systems integration. Collaborating with IT departments and documenting software functionality in a hybrid work environment.

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

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

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick time
• Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
• Medical coverage
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Disability programs
• Partially paid sabbatical program
• 401(k) employer match
• Stock purchase options
• Employer-funded retirement account
• Flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment