Student, Associate Software Engineer - Mainframe

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. Youll 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:

Energetic Associate Software Engineer sought by industryleading Canadian Asset Management & Insurance this role you will work together with experienced software engineers sub architects business analystsand testers to design develop and implement solutions. You will learn our software delivery methodology good software development practice and continuously grow your technical knowledge communication skills and leadership skills.

What will you do

• Be a collaborative team member who continuously strives to improve the client experience our team and our processes

• Learn JCL COBOL or PL1 IMS DB2 IDz IDMC and other mainframe programming skills

• Grow your problem solving and software development skills

• Demonstrate strong ownership of technical work

• Create/update team artifacts and deliver value to the client

What do you need to succeed

• This opportunity is available to students with a December 2025 or later graduation date

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Demonstrate strong ownership of technical work.

• Keen appetite for learning relevant technologies and for continuous selfimprovement

• Ideally well also get somebody with one or more of the following:

  • Excellent communication and organization skills

  • Keen appetite for learning relevant technologies and for continuous selfimprovement

  • Strong problem solving and analysis skills

  • Familiarity with Git Bitbucket and Jenkins is a plus

  • IBM Z Xplore concepts badge JCL COBOL PLI or IDMC an asset

  • Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban would be an asset

Whats in it for you

• At Sun Life you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadians achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

• As a student youll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your teams goals.

• Youll join our unique student culture designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role. We offer professional development workshops student awards socials and many more exciting opportunities.

• We are honored to be recognized as Canadas Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canadas Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.

• Your student journey is just the beginning and were proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

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.

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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.

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