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.

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Location: Candidate must live in or near Oklahoma City, OK

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for ourClients.We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work.Every day,you'll be empowered and challengedbyworking withdynamic colleaguesto find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.

The opportunity:

The Associate Director, Application Development, is an experienced manager that oversees one or more teams of engineers. He/She leads the activities of the development and support teams involved in the design, development, deployment, and support of core IT software applications. Effectively coaches, mentors, grows, and empowers engineers and engineering chapter to deliver leading technology solutions that are high-quality, innovative, efficient, secure, creative, scalable, adaptable, dynamic, fully performing and comply with all standards and best practices in support of business and Client outcomes and objectives across U.S. IT. Has strategic focus while contributing to the development of valued solutions based off of business outcomes and objectives across U.S. IT.

How you will contribute:

• Effectively coach, mentor, grow, and empower entry-level engineers and engineering chapter to deliver leading technology solutions that are high-quality, innovative, efficient, secure, creative, scalable, adaptable, dynamic, fully performing and comply with all standards and best practices in support of business and Client outcomes and objectives across U.S. IT

• Execute full software and product development life cycle (SDLC) and lead continuous improvements across U.S. IT

• Develop industry leading deliverables to deliver technical solution(s) seeking business and Client feedback across U.S. IT and U.S. business group.

• Develop leading software verification (testing) plans and quality assurance procedures.

• Document and maintain industry leading technical solution functionality.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

• Deploy industry leading programs and evaluate business and Client feedback.

• Ensure software is updated with latest features.

• Proven leader in code reviews, ability to approve any features, and validate vulnerability fixes.

• Proven ability to write functional specifications for any features.

• Effectively mentor and champion other engineers.

• Retain and attract top diverse engineering talent.

• Coach and empower team(s) to define future leading/best-in-class technology roadmaps.

• Own supplier and license management of tools/software in accountable technology stack(s) while influencing efficiencies across U.S. IT.

• Lead improvements to application performance, reliability, and scale across U.S. IT.

What you will bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree with major emphasis in computer science engineering and technologies or related field

• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in advanced principles and techniques of systems analysis and design and computer programming and documentation.

• Minimum of 5 years of technology management experience

• Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices, DevOps, Release Management and Test Management

• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple, concurrent, and conflicting priorities and deadlines.

• Organize, prioritize, and track tasks, requests, and projects effectively.

• Acquire and maintain current technological and regulatory knowledge.

• Author and assemble professional documentation and maintain business records.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive productive and cooperative and harmonious working relationships.

• Maintain business communications.

Preferred skills

• Effectively utilize, influence, drive, and continuously improve multiple software development and deployment methodologies, processes, development best practices and DevOps/DevSecOps principles across U.S. IT

• A background in ECM or Imaging configuration including design and implementation of document metadata/taxonomy, capture/scanning profiles

• Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS (preferred) and Azure

• Ability to apply, teach, and coach leading testing skills, tools/frameworks, techniques, processes, and principles to software solutions in support of defect management, automation, diagnosis and reporting in a complex production environment.

• Experience in entire SDLC process across multiple engagement

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven't checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being - mental, physical and financial - including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more

• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account

• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture

• Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S.

• Named as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" two years running

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.

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.

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Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email to request an accommodation.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran