About the role#
The Digital Solutions team is seeking a MarTech Software Engineer for a Winter 2027 co-op term. You will work with the MarTech development team to support the delivery of large-scale content management applications and marketing technology initiatives. This role involves collaboration across teams and requires a proactive approach to technical problem-solving.
What you'll do#
- Develop and deliver high-quality web applications that meet business needs.
- Contribute to project planning by defining timelines and analyzing feasibility, cost, and scope.
- Manage the full development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
- Support project implementations and system upgrades, which may occasionally require work outside of standard business hours.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, with an expected graduation date of April 2027 or later.
- Experience developing applications and an understanding of web applications and server technologies.
- Technical knowledge of MarTech platforms, specifically Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
- Proficiency with AEM CQ, JCR, Apache Sling, Apache Felix, OSGi, REST, Javascript, jQuery, Bootstrap, AJAX, JSON, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Experience with Java, J2EE, Unix/Linux, and web hosting technologies.
- Familiarity with open source frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, and Velocity, as well as DevOps tools like Jenkins, Artifactory, BitBucket, Maven, and Ansible.
- Experience with other content management systems like OpenText WEM or TeamSite is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and within multi-site teams, adapting to both Waterfall and agile delivery styles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong focus on customer needs.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Waterloo, Ontario.
- The role is full-time and operates on a hybrid basis.
- Occasional travel between Sun Life locations, such as Toronto and Waterloo, may be required.
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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