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Job Description:

The Lead Software Engineer will have an overall responsibility for the design, technical delivery and overall quality of the Pega solution, by working as a technical lead on projects, reviewing data management plans, establishing and managing the technical environment.

What will you do?

• Works with Process Architect to understand/identify reuse opportunities and participate in scope definition workshops and owns delivery of the completed work.

• Assist developer resources by providing guidance and advice on technical issues and reviewing their work.

• Share complexities as an input into costs for a project and helps estimate work effort. Also, contribute to defining timelines and project plans; analyze and estimate feasibility, cost, time and scope.

• Works with the Product Owner to create the Definition of Done (DOD) - the set of activities for complete user stories.

• Collaborate with architects, designers/developers, business system analysts and testing specialists to deliver high quality solutions.

• Produce both high-level and detailed-level designs and implement Pega solutions based on business requirements and defined architectures.

• Coordinate with both onshore and offshore teams to ensure coding, testing, debugging and implementation activities are completed as required & analyze, define and document requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, interface design, internal and external checks, controls, and outputs.

What do you need to succeed?

• 4 years’ experience designing and delivering complex Pega case management projects along with experience in solution design for Pega based solutions encompassing internal facing and external facing applications.

• Advanced knowledge of BPM concepts, techniques, tools and delivery approaches.

• Minimum 7 years of progressive information technology experience with full application development life cycle and systems integration experience.

• Knowledge of the PRPC Architecture, as well as PRPC design & implementation features.

• Experience working in Agile and Waterfall environments.

• Pega Certified System Architect (CSA) Or Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) is an asset.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data.

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.

• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security.

• Work-life balance by scheduling your day around your priorities and having more time to spend on the important things.

• An environment of continuous learning and improvement.

Special Notes:

• This role may require a Canadian enhanced reliability security clearance, which requires min 5-year Canadian history review (residing in Canada, fingerprinting etc.) by the RCMP.

• Occasional weekend / after-hours work may be required to support project implementations, system upgrades and support for production environments.

• IT supports internal business clients in Waterloo, Toronto and Montreal. Occasional travel between these locations may be required.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.  Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. 

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 [email protected].

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

82,000/82 000 - 135,000/135 000

Job Category:

IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:

04/10/2024