About the role#
The Sun Life U.S. DentaQuest Claims Technology team is seeking a co-op to design and code automation solutions. You will work at the intersection of business operations and IT to reduce administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by analyzing business needs, prioritizing automation projects, and implementing technical solutions that deliver immediate value.
What you'll do#
- Meet with operations colleagues to identify and design automation opportunities.
- Develop business requirements and evaluate the cost-benefit of proposed projects.
- Implement prioritized automations using object-oriented programming techniques.
- Test, deploy, and monitor the execution of automations while resolving issues as they arise.
- Draft and send communications to the team regarding new automations and their impact.
- Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and performing other assigned duties.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student in a related field.
- Experience with object-oriented design and programming.
- Familiarity with IDE development tools.
- Analytical skills and the ability to set up and manage effective meetings.
- Working knowledge of MS Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A proactive, self-driven, and focused approach with strong attention to detail.
- Eligibility to legally work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 to June 2027).
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Locations: Wellesley, MA; Hartford, CT; Milwaukee, WI; Portland, ME; Kansas City, MO.
- Compensation: This role is paid at approximately $22 per hour.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a financial services organization founded in 1865. It provides insurance and investment products to clients across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The company is based in Toronto and maintains a global workforce of more than 38,000 employees. It operates as a public company.
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