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Sun Life

Student, Associate DevOps Engineer (Winter 2027)

Waterloo, Ontario

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Mid level
Country
CA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
7 Nov 2026

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the posting

At Sun Life, we’re driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description:

Job description

The Canadian Engineering team is looking for an Associate DevOps Engineer with an interest in designing, developing, implementing, supporting, and analyzing large-scale tooling and systems that support the software development process. The successful candidate will have strong technical and problem-solving skills and will show initiative, be accepting of responsibility and be open to learning new skills.

Preferred skills

You are passionate about technology and this digital era. You seek an environment that encourages collaboration and sharing. You work well with others; you are empathetic and compassionate yet assertive to speak your mind clearly. You see solutions instead of obstacles; you get inspired and try to inspire. You believe that change is possible, and you can make it happen.

Qualifications

Even if you do not have all competencies and experiences below, we would like to hear from you! We recognize that skills can be transferrable and encourage employee growth within your role. We foster collaboration and diversity in our team.

Studying Computer Science or equivalent degree program

Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python and Groovy

Familiar with Security tools such as CheckMarx, Snyk, Seeker, Burp Suite

Familiar with administering Jenkins build environments

Experience with Git and Git workflows

Good analytical skills; able to assess alternatives, risks and benefits; attention to detail

Teamwork - ability to work collaboratively with others (technical and non-technical)

Good communicator, self-motivated and service-oriented, a self-starter

Ability to work both independently and as part of a strong, collaborative multi-site

team.

  • Self-directed and proactive; thinking beyond the immediate problem with ability to
  • analyze situations/problems systematically and deliver effective, right-sized solutions

Excellent organizing, planning and time management skills

  • Nice to have is being familiar with using an IBM mainframe
  • A graduation date of April 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

Be a collaborative team member who continuously strives to improve the client experience, our team, and our processes

Support the Continuous Integration and Delivery pipeline of Sun Life's Canadian IT mainframe applications

Maintain and enhance the tools used to build, test, and deploy the application to our internal and external testers

Deploy, configure, manage technical infrastructure including all DevOps tooling used by Platform Engineering Canadian IT

Troubleshoot and resolve technical operational issues related to IT Infrastructure

Participate in the discovery and evaluation of modern technologies, contribute to innovation sessions and bring creative ideas to the table

What’s in it for you?

A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner

An environment of continuous learning and improvement

We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2022 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada

Opportunity to help evolve our brand through projects and initiatives that contribute to helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives

To be part of a dynamic team of professionals in a highly collaborative environment

Grow strength and feel comfortable with managing ambiguity, flexibility, and nimbleness.

Recognition; everyone is a contributor

Opportunities to grow your skills through on the job coaching and formal training

To be part of an innovative culture where continuous improvement is valued, rewarded, and embedded in what we do

To use an industry-leading desktop development toolkit which integrates into a full Continuous Delivery pipeline

Opportunities to socialize and team build through fun activities with co-worker

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.

Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com .

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category:

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date:

11/11/2026

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