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.

Our Data, Analytics & AI team is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of lead data engineer. As the Lead Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining the data infrastructure that support our business intelligence, advanced analytics and AI capabilities. You will be responsible for leading initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product managers, software engineers and business users to ensure that our data systems are reliable, scalable and secure.

Preferred skills

• Expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases, data warehousing and ETL/ELT tools.
• Experience with data lakes (AWS EMR, Lake Formation) is a plus.
• Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Scala or Java.
• Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Amazon Web Services.
• Exposure to modern, cloud based data technologies such as Snowflake.
• Snowflake Certification Preferred.
• Experience with AI/Machine learning tools such as R-Studio, AWS Sagemaker or Dataiku is a significant advantage.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in an IT or mathematics related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant data pipelines and data storage systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers to develop high-quality, efficient and maintainable data pipelines.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that data infrastructure meets current and future business operational and analytics needs.
• Develop and enforce data engineering best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with product managers and data scientists to identify data opportunities and prioritize requirements.
• Implement and maintain data security and privacy policies.
• Evaluate and implement new data technologies and solutions to improve data pipeline efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and maintain documentation of data infrastructure solutions, processes and procedures.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life 
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Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more 
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Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account  
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A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture  
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Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.  
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Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running 
  
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. 
  
If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is: 
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Southern region: $ 95,200 - $142,800 annually    
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Central region: $100,400 - $150,600 annually   
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Northern region:$107,400 - $161,100 annually    
 
If you are a Colorado resident, the salary range for this position is $ 90,900 -$136,400 annually. 
  
If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $107,400 - $161,100 annually.  
 
If you are Washington resident, the salary range for this position is$100,400 - $150,600 annually. 
 
 
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The full range minimum and maximum listed in the job posting is tied to the GCF level and job family.   
 
We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience.  In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits. 
 
Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more. 
 
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.  
 
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Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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.