Lead Engineer

Sun Life Financial, Inc. · Kansas City, MO

Company

Sun Life Financial, Inc.

Location

Kansas City, MO

Type

Full Time

Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Lead Engineer

Design, develop, support, deploy and/or test and influence advanced technology solutions of small scale that are high-quality, innovative, efficient, creative, scalable, adaptable, dynamic, fully performing and comply with all standards and best practices in support of business and Client outcomes and objectives. Work independently and apply advanced engineering skills, tools, practices, and techniques to all deliverables. Exhibits advanced understanding of core engineering concepts such as: development, testing, source control, security, performance, data, DevSecOps, system administration, agile planning, and focused on learning more about these domains. Ability to focus on task at hand, follow-through on prescribed plan with ability to be flexible and think under pressure. Highly motivated team player with a strong desire to learn, grow, and continuously improve.

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Designing and developing modern internet applications using the latest front-end technologies.
  • Developing application codes and unit tests in JavaScript Frameworks such as (React and/or Angular), Java Technologies, and Rest Web Services.
  • Provide technical leadership for small to medium-scale projects.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years in application development
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related preferred
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Self-Learning
  • Self-Motivated
  • Desire to perform at high levels

Preferred Experience/Skills

  • Competent developer in the following areas:
  • Frontend Technologies such as: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, React
  • Backend Technologies such as: Node, Java, GoLang, Python
  • Agile software development life cycle practices

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven't checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

  • Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being - mental, physical and financial - including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
  • Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
  • A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Great Place to Workยฎ Certified in Canada and the U.S.
  • Named as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" two years running

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.

Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation 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 [email protected] to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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Job Category:

IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:

10/07/2024

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.

Date Posted

07/10/2024

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