Senior Java Developer (Kafka/API)

2 Locations💼 Full-time💰 $90,000–$140,000🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, and deploy Java REST web service APIs and microservices, building event-driven services using Kafka for Sun Life's clients.

Role type

Senior IC Java Developer (API/Kafka)

Builds

Production Java microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven processes

Domain

Financial Services / Insurance

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Java, Spring Boot, REST, Kafka, Kafka Streams, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, SQL/NoSQL databases

Preferred skills

AWS, Okta, MongoDB, WebSphere, DB2, SonarQube, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

Technologies

Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, MongoDB, Postgres, Okta, AWS

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in the design, development, and deployment of Java REST web service APIs and microservices; Build event-driven services using Kafka; Mentor and support colleagues; Identify defects, debug, and provide effective solutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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About sunlife

Global Information Technology is dedicated to providing the services and technology our business partners need to continue to innovate for our clients and help them achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Through innovation and collaboration, we're striving to continually find new and better ways to bring value to Sun Life. Global Information Technology has employees in Canada, Ireland, the U.S. and Asia.