Specialist Development

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java API Developer with

6+

years of experience to join our API Platform team. This role is critical in providing product and feature delivery for our near Real-Time Event Streaming Enterprise Data Backbone, which is the primary technical enabler of Sun Life's Client Experience Transformation Vision.Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical specialization for API Platform (Kafka, Precisely CDC, and Light Kafka Sidecar) and its supporting infrastructure & tools
• Implement Enterprise Event Hub Roadmap to achieve desired business outcomes under leadership guidance
• Serve as a cornerstone resource for detailed design, development, and implementation of Enterprise API Products
• Assist API Platform Consulting Team in providing technical guidance to LOB Teams and delivering LOB Solutions
• Mentor existing team members and participate in hiring new Enterprise Event Hub Engineers to grow expertise in Canada and SLGS
• Share knowledge through Enterprise Event Hub presentations and product demos in communities of practice
  

Required Skills And Experience

• 6+ years of experience in Java API development
• Strong expertise in Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures
• Proficiency in design patterns and best practices for scalable, distributed systems
• Experience with Precisely CDC (Change Data Capture) and Light Kafka Sidecar
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of data streaming and real-time processing technologies
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in financial services or insurance industry
  

Job Category:

IT - Digital Development

Posting End Date:

04/11/2025