Principal Engineer

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Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation.

We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.Job Description : We are looking for a passionate and highly experienced Principal Engineer to augment our team.

As a Principal Engineer on the Infrastructure team you will be a technical leader within the organization and will beresponsible for guiding technical strategy, driving innovation, and mentoring junior engineers.You will be overseeing projects, making high-level design decisions, and ensuring technical solutions align with business goals.Infrastructure engineers work closely with engineering teams to build and operate the services that make up various product platforms at Sun Life.

Here are the key duties that our Engineers perform : Monitoring and updating our infrastructure in Kubernetes and AWSIdentifying security gaps and looking for ways to remediateWriting and reviewing Terraform code to manage infrastructureCreating new dashboards and helping teams understand their servicesthrough monitoringDocumenting everything you discover in our docs repo in GitHubTaking on new backlog items in our agile process of two-weekdevelopment iterationsMentoring engineers on operational best practices for their owner-operated servicesExperience with AWS Workspaces a plusTechnology we use(not exhaustive) : Amazon Web Services (EC2, EKS, Lambda, RDS, etc), Terraform, CI / CD Tooling,and other modern DevOps Technologies.Python, goLang, MySQL, OpenSearch, RedisRequirements7+ Years of experience in a software engineering disciplineExperience debugging infrastructure issues and improving reliability andperformanceExperience working in operations or infrastructure in a DevOps or SREenvironmentWillingness to participate in On-Call rotationsExperience working with various AWS TechnologiesProficiency with at least one language (Python, Ruby, Bash, Go, whateverworks!)Proficiency with LinuxHandling of security issues, with a background in the field a plusBachelor's degree in technical discipline or equivalent experienceSalary Range : $127,900 - $191,900At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity.

The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable.

Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location.

In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch?

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive.

We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate.

We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Life is brighter when you work at Sun LifeAt Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program.

Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account.

Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.

We're proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer.

Proudly Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., we've also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row.

Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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• to request an accommodation.For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.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.Job Category : IT - Application DevelopmentPosting End Date : 26 / 09 / 2025Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesFinancial Services and InsuranceReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sun Life by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Principal Engineer" roles.Bristol, CT $114,900.00-$161,300.00 3 days agoHartford, CT $125,000.00-$145,000.00 1 month agoFull Stack Developer (Java) (Hybrid role)Greater Hartford $85,000.00-$110,000.00 5 days agoSoftware Engineer II (AWS, React, NodeJS)Hartford, CT $117,200.00-$193,400.00 3 weeks agoSoftware Development Engineer in Test (SDET)Hartford, CT $96,400.00-$159,100.00 6 days agoEngineering - Software Developer I - CT, South Windsor - JobBristol, CT $145,400.00-$195,000.00 2 months agoSoftware Engineer II (Mobile, React Native, Nodejs)Hartford, CT $117,200.00-$193,400.00 5 months agoPython API Developer with AWS - Hartford, CT (Hybrid – 3 days office)Hartford, CT $110,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week agoData Engineer I, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging TechHartford, CT $106,300.00-$175,400.00 2 weeks agoHartford, CT $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 day agoSoftware Quality Assurance (SQA) EngineerWaterford, CT $80,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks agoBristol, CT $138,900.00-$195,000.00 1 month agoSoftware Engineer II - AWS, API, Node.jsHartford, CT $117,200.00-$193,400.00 1 month agoFarmington, CT $120,000.00-$130,000.00 5 months agoGlastonbury, CT $78,800.00-$115,500.00 1 week agoSoftware Engineer I - Legal & ComplianceHartford, CT $96,400.00-$159,100.00 2 weeks agoSoftware Engineering Specialist - Human DataHartford County, CT $55.00-$65.00 1 month agoSr.

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