Sun Life (early careers)

Student, Associate DevOps Engineer (Winter 2027)

Waterloo, Ontario
Full-time
Posted Nov 6, 2026

Skills

CI/CD
Git
Python
Scheduling
Teamwork
Time Management

Job description

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