Job Description You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here you will be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best. You will 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 will 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. Role Summary This strategic role is responsible for participating in the operationalization of Enterprise API Platform solutions. Reporting to the Director, API Platform Operations, the API Platform Operation Engineer supports the API platform and Enterprise Event Hub components and works closely with Operations Engineers, API Platform Engineering and API Platform Consulting Teams. Responsibilities Participate in the operations (support, deployment and rollout of components) in API Platforms both in the cloud and on premise. Experience in operations and implementing API framework is a must. Participate in the construction, maintenance and continuous improvement of core infrastructure that underlies API operational support including a gateway/service‑mesh, runtimes, security. Participate in the operations and support of the Enterprise Event Hub with Kafka. Participate in the operations and support of the API and micro‑services. Identify defects in the platform modules, debug issues and provide effective solutions. Participate in designing, running and interpreting performance and load‑testing processes and implementing required optimizations. Ensure projects follow best practices around continuous integration and delivery. Partner with business and API teams to design, develop and demonstrate the value of implementing API Platform components using cloud‑based solutions. Work closely with business and technology partners to ensure effective implementation of new technologies that support API Governance and standardization across Sun Life. Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area. 3-6 years of experience in related IT areas. Minimum of 2+ years of experience in application support and operations as a primary role. Minimum of 1-2 years of development experience with Java. Experience in implementing continuous integration and delivery solutions. Good understanding of DevOps, Containers/Docker, Kubernetes. Knowledge of REST API design standards and working knowledge of API design specifications like Open API Spec, RAML. Nice to Have Experience working in AWS cloud, especially in AWS services like EKS, EC2. Experience working with Kafka/Confluent technologies. Experience with specialized API architecture frameworks, security, patterns, models and delivery. Experience with scripting languages to automate operations tasks. Exposure to using authentication and authorization solutions with REST APIs. Knowledge of standards like OAuth and OpenID is a plus. Working knowledge of API development in AWS Serverless environment working with AWS Lambda and AWS API Gateway. Working knowledge of deploying components on Kubernetes, using Kustomize, Helm Charts and/or K8s operators. Working knowledge for CI/CD solutions (like Jenkins, Ansible, CDD Continuous Delivery Director). Proficiency in building and deploying solutions with frameworks like Spring Boot, including secure coding practices, load‑testing and performance optimization. Competencies Ability to manage through influence in a complex and evolving environment to meet challenging timelines and organizational goals. Ability to establish and maintain a good team environment, develop a culture of innovation and collaboration. Demonstrated problem‑solving, communication and organizational skills; a positive attitude and proven ability to negotiate and influence others to obtain desired results. Strong professional consulting skills. Ability to effectively communicate both internally and externally. Mature, confident and performance‑oriented. Capable of developing strong relationships with all levels of management. Excellent communicator, team player and intellectually honest. Ability to adapt thinking and response to geographic differences across our global operations. Unique Requirements The successful candidate must obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life. Benefits Best Workplace for Hybrid Work by Great Place to Work Canada. Continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience united by our Purpose. 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. Compensation Base Pay range: 65,000 – 105,000. Eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans. Certain sales‑focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. EEO Statement 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr