About the role#
Sun Life is seeking a Student, Associate DevOps Engineer for the Winter 2027 term. This full-time, hybrid position is based in Waterloo, Ontario. You will join the Canadian Engineering team to design, implement, and support large-scale systems that power our software development processes.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with team members to improve client experiences and internal processes.
- Support the Continuous Integration and Delivery pipeline for Canadian IT mainframe applications.
- Maintain and enhance tools for building, testing, and deploying applications.
- Deploy, configure, and manage technical infrastructure and DevOps tooling.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues related to IT infrastructure.
- Evaluate modern technologies and contribute creative ideas during innovation sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Computer Science or equivalent degree program.
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, and Groovy.
- Familiarity with security tools like CheckMarx, Snyk, Seeker, and Burp Suite.
- Experience with Git, Git workflows, and administering Jenkins build environments.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, benefits, and alternatives.
- Excellent time-management, planning, and organizational skills.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach to problem-solving and independent work.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, multi-site team environment.
- Familiarity with IBM mainframes and a graduation date of April 2027 or later are considered assets.
Location & details#
- Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
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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