Jr. Analytics and Automation Developer Intern

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:

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.

About the team:

 Analytics and Automation Centre of Excellence is a focused Network Services group responsible in advancing Network Services’ capabilities in automation, orchestration, data analytics, tooling, and all aspects of functionality integrations within SLF ecosystem of tools and their capabilities in support of and in accordance to learnings we have had thus far in our Digital Enterprise journey. This role reports and operates under the general direction of the Director, Analytics and Automation Centre of Excellence to increase efficiency, and has primary responsibility for tooling, analytics, and automation design/delivery/capability management for the network ecosystem.

Main Accountabilities:

Assist in advancing the enabling technologies for Automation, Data & Analytics, DevOps, API, and Digital Assets, within Network Services’ and business partners for on-premises or in-cloud services and technologies.

Help Develop and deploy automation and analytical solutions, data extraction tools, visualizations, dashboards, machine learning models, and promote analytics throughout DBTS.

Participate and collaborate with AACoE peers and ENS stakeholders to, improve processes, increase efficiency by delivering analytics and automation solutions that are effective and secure.

Perform analysis and communicate reports gained from data, transforming them into insights of actionable solutions, helping the stakeholders to make educated business decisions.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience/Competencies:

Education and Experience

Information Technology/Computer Science or equivalent (Bachelor of Science degree an advantage)

Progressive network and information technology, data extraction, data visualization and analysis.

Practical and hands-on experience in coding using one or more programming languages in Python, R, C++, Java, Perl

Knowledge in Network Programmability and integration with YANG, YAML, XML, JSON, NETCONF, RESTCONF

Competencies:

Thrives in an Agile and fast-paced environment, with the ability to stay calm in high-risk, high-pressure situations.

Experience in developing and maintaining comprehensive network technical documentation.

Programming, Coding, API (RESTFul/SOAP), Automation experience (Nice to have).

Familiarity with DevOps tools and monitoring systems

Communications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other teams, remaining professional, positive and patient always.

Prepares and presents service level updates and status reports on Projects, Network Statistics, Budgets, etc.

**Interns in this position will work fully on-site at our Waterford office for the duration of their internship. **

Job Category:

IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:

23/10/2026