Student, Full Stack Developer

Job summary

You will design, implement, and optimize full-stack solutions while migrating legacy code to a Java-based web framework. Additionally, you will collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure scalable, high-availability software delivery.

Job details

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. At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. Job Description: Sun Life DMS is looking for a contract/Co-Op Full Stack Web Developer with strong communication and Collaboration skills to work closely with technical and non-technical audiences (written, verbal, and presentation communication styles) within Sun Life, to join our Database Inventory System development team. The Java developer will be able to fully design, implement, and optimize a full stack solution to meet the changing stakeholders’ needs, in a fully Agile manner. They will be capable of creating and updating technical and user documentation to ensure knowledge transfer amongst team members, and present monthly to stakeholders. The code must be effective and scalable with low-latency and high-availability. They may also help organizations with their technological framework. Eligibility: Internship opportunities are open exclusively to current third-year degree students who are required to complete an internship or work placement as a mandatory part of their degree program/coursework. Applicants must be returning to their studies following the internship and be able to provide confirmation from their educational institution that the placement forms part of their course requirements. What will you do? Play a major role in helping to build out the Java development team. Have an opportunity to influence in how DMS “evolves” software engineering. Help to migrate the legacy coding to a Java based web language. Work closely with other developers with a diverse skill set and technology expertise to provide scalable solutions. What experience and skills should you have? Experience with Spring or similar Java frameworks including architecting, designing, and programming. 3+ years of experience working with ReactJS, excellent knowledge of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Experience working with a SQL Server Database with Java. Strong expertise in API development and integration (RESTful and SOAP web services, JSON/XML). Experience with Cloud Technologies – AWS, Azure or GCP. Ideally, previous database-backed web services development experience. Familiarity with Windows and Linux fundamentals. Working understanding with PowerShell. Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and open-source libraries to provide recommendations. Strong interest in learning new technologies and solving complex problems. BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field or comparable experience (i.e., coding bootcamp, etc.). Some level of migration experience from one platform to another. Strong skills in debugging and troubleshooting. Scale-up mindset. Experience with code versioning tools like Git, SVN, etc. The ability to anticipate problems and provide creative, quick, and reliable solutions. This opportunity is available to students with a December 2027 or later graduation date What would be nice to have: Experience in multi-process architecture Familiarity with data protection and security features. What is in it for you? At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian’s achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals. You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role. We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities. We are honored to be recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025. Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation. **Interns in this position will work fully on-site at our Waterford office for the duration of their internship. ** Job Category: Temporary Employee Posting End Date: 23/10/2026

What you’ll do

You will design, implement, and optimize full-stack solutions while migrating legacy code to a Java-based web framework. Additionally, you will collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure scalable, high-availability software delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must be current third-year degree students required to complete a mandatory internship as part of their coursework. You should possess strong experience with Java, Spring, ReactJS, and database-backed web services.

Benefits

• Professional development workshops • Student awards • Socials

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• HTML · Preferred
• CSS · Preferred
• React · Preferred
• JavaScript · Preferred
• Amazon Web Services · Preferred
• Java · Preferred
• Google Cloud · Preferred
• Git · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Java
• Spring
• ReactJS
• JavaScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• SQL Server
• API Development
• RESTful
• SOAP
• JSON
• XML
• AWS
• Azure
• GCP
• Git
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Knowledge Transfer
• Software Documentation
• Presentations
• Communication
• Agile Methodology
• Java (Programming Language)
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Amazon Web Services
• Collaboration
• Information Privacy
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Software Engineering
• Microsoft Azure
• Scalability
• Computer Science
• Emerging Technologies
• Linux
• RESTful API
• Windows PowerShell
• Debugging
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• React.js (Javascript Library)
• Front End (Software Engineering)
• Full Stack Development
• Process Architecture
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Low Latency
• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• Web Services
• Extensible Markup Language (XML)
• Git (Version Control System)

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Full Stack Developer
• Web and Multimedia Developers
• Software Developers