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Job Description:
Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Java API Developer with 6+ years of experience to join our API Platform team. This role is critical in providing product and feature delivery for our near Real-Time Event Streaming Enterprise Data Backbone, which is the primary technical enabler of Sun Life's Client Experience Transformation Vision.
Key Responsibilities- Provide technical specialization for API Platform (Kafka, Precisely CDC, and Light Kafka Sidecar) and its supporting infrastructure & tools
- Implement Enterprise Event Hub Roadmap to achieve desired business outcomes under leadership guidance
- Serve as a cornerstone resource for detailed design, development, and implementation of Enterprise API Products
- Assist API Platform Consulting Team in providing technical guidance to LOB Teams and delivering LOB Solutions
- Mentor existing team members and participate in hiring new Enterprise Event Hub Engineers to grow expertise in Canada and SLGS
- Share knowledge through Enterprise Event Hub presentations and product demos in communities of practice
- 6+ years of experience in Java API development
- Strong expertise in Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures
- Proficiency in design patterns and best practices for scalable, distributed systems
- Experience with Precisely CDC (Change Data Capture) and Light Kafka Sidecar
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and mentoring abilities
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of data streaming and real-time processing technologies
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience in financial services or insurance industry
Job Category:
IT - Digital DevelopmentPosting End Date:
04/11/2025
