Senior Software Engineer (PL/I) page is loaded Senior Software Engineer (PL/I) Apply locations North York, Ontario Toronto, Ontario Waterloo, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR00091307 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 Description: As we continue to evolve how we attract and engage with our clients, they are also evolving how and when they want to interact with us. As the demand for immediate and convenient information increases, our systems, data, and digital properties are that much more important in creating meaningful experiences that inspire and energize our clients and sales professionals to believe that ?Life?s brighter under the Sun?. For a journey this exciting and complex, we are looking for an experienced Mainframe Software Engineer who can design, develop, support, and analyze large scale applications and systems. The successful candidate will have strong technical and problem-solving skills, and will show initiative, be accepting of responsibility and be accountable for results. We operate in a world where time-to-market and evolving business priorities drive our plans. The awesome person who fills this role will need to be resilient, a strong team member and equally effective in communicating and adapting to change as they champion good design and alignment with technical strategies. What You Get - 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 learning, coaching and 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 coworkers What We Get - A Senior Software Engineer with the ability to deliver the analysis, design, development, and implementation of solutions - An effective communicator who will utilize their technical knowledge to lead technical discussions with stakeholders and external technical partners in a manner that ensures understanding of risks, options, and overall solutions - A collaborative team member who continuously strives to improve the client experience, our team, and our processes - Someone who keeps current with trends in emerging technologies and how they could apply to Sun Life - Ideally, we?ll also get somebody with one or more of the following: - 5+ years? progressive information technology experience with full application development life cycle and systems integration experience - Keen appetite for learning relevant technologies and for continuous self-improvement - Excellent working knowledge of the IBM OS/390 mainframe environment - Experience and understanding of TSO/ISPF, DB2, IMS, JCL and other mainframe utilities - Excellent problem analysis and trouble shooting skills - Strong leadership, planning, organizational and consulting skills - Experience using COBOL or PLI, and SAS development languages - Understanding of MQ Series and other middleware technologies - Knowledge of Insurance and Wealth Investments Financial Service industries - Keen appetite for learning relevant technologies and for continuous self-improvement - Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, and Jenkins is a plus - Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban would be an asset Note: Occasional weekend or evening may be required. What?s in it for you: - We?re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada. - We?re proud to be recognized as a company with a 2023 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work Canada. - Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health ? mental, physical, and financial - The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.. - As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office. # LI ? SJ #LI-Hybrid #LI-remote 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: 06/02/2024 Similar Jobs (5) Lead Software Engineer locations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 16 Days Ago Lead Software Engineer locations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago Lead Software Engineer locations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you ? and your career ? can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. We?re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There?s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life?s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we?re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. #J-18808-Ljbffr