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: Programme dates: January 2025+ You must be available for the full duration of the programme.
We embrace a hybrid work model that allows for a flexible balance of in-office and remote work, recognising the benefits this approach can provide in terms of work-life balance, productivity, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
The programme offers you:
A meaningful and rich work experience.Possibility to work remotely.A structured learning and development programme, specific job-related trainings, professional development and soft skills trainings.A mentor who can offer you their experience, knowledge and guidance throughout your Internship.In-person and virtual events.Opportunities to engage with Senior Management.Insights into the various careers available within Sun Life.Grow your professional network by joining one or more of our inclusions.Core competencies/qualities:
Do you have a passion for technology and a willingness to learn?Do you thrive collaborating with a team of diverse, inclusive professionals?If this sounds like you, please read on.
The Engineer Trainee will work with supervision and guidance to apply basic engineering skills, tools, practices, and techniques to all deliverables. You will work as part of a diverse team to deliver client-centred solutions by collaborating with cross-functional groups and contribute to the overall platform development. As a member of the engineering team and as an individual, you will gain an appreciation and understanding of data and analytical concepts such as: data modelling, development, testing, governance, security, performance and DevSecOps to name a few. You will take ownership and accountability of the platform you are working within including quality, stability, maintenance, all driven in support of our clients.
Responsibilities: Design, develop, install and/or test basic data and analytical 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.Help make data more useful and accessible for consumers of data.Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC) leveraging Agile best practices.Develop all required deliverables to deliver technical solution(s) seeking business and Client feedback.Write well-designed, testable, flexible, and scalable data models and supporting code.Transform and map data from source to destination using various technology solutions.Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.Integrate basic software components into a fully functional software system.Develop basic software verification (testing) plans and quality assurance procedures.Document and maintain technical solution functionality.Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.Deploy programs and evaluate business and Client feedback.Ensure software is updated with latest features.Augment existing data sets with other data sources (i.e. external) to make reusable data assets.Support a "data-first" approach to problem solving and designing IT solution.Key Skills: Basic data engineering, analytics, data management and IT solutions development (programming).Ability to apply basic testing skills, tools/frameworks, techniques, processes, and principles to software solutions in support of defect management and reporting.Basic knowledge of performance testing coding best practices, and load and performance testing.Basic understanding of data governance, data protection, privacy, and security best practices.Technically minded problem solver.Why Sun Life? Sun Life offers endless growth opportunities and exciting challenges in the work we do every day. Our goal is to attract and keep the best people in the industry by empowering our employees to do the right thing for one another and for our clients. We provide an environment where individual contribution is rewarded and teamwork is encouraged, where objectives are clearly defined and where our core values are always front and centre.
Sun Life is based in the vibrant city of Waterford in the sunny South East. Employing over 550 people in the areas of Information Technology, Service Desk Technical Support, and Business & Finance Administration which support Sun Life businesses.
What we value: Diversity, equity and inclusion. At Sun Life, we're committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment, where all our people can contribute to their full potential. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, our colleagues and the communities where we operate. Our success depends on it.
Recognitions and partnerships. We're routinely recognised as a top employer for our inclusive culture and the work we do to support our communities. Sun Life understands that every company is only as good as its people.
Corporate social responsibility. Sun Life is committed to giving back to the local community and has made huge efforts in raising awareness and funds for local charities.
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.
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