Application Engineer

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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We are seeking a skilled Application Support Engineer to join our team at Sun Life's U.S. Group, Enrollment, and Claims business areas.

This role is critical in maintaining and enhancing our suite of applications, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive support for application maintenance and enhancement activities
• Manage and resolve application tickets, system defects, and enhancement requests
• Assist in major incident resolution and release management
• Facilitate communication between business users and IT teams
• Conduct system health checks and manage support ticket queues
• Participate in project transitions, disaster recovery events, and release management activities
• Develop temporary workarounds for business users when needed
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of progressive experience in an analyst role or business role using web/client server applications
• Strong communication, customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with partners across different time zones and locations
• Self-motivated with excellent workload management and prioritization skills
• Proficiency in communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with benefit administration platforms, preferably Workday
• Familiarity with AWS application logs, claims processing, and APIs
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or XML is a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation program for critical application support
• Ability to manage tasks associated with project transitions and release management
• Strong understanding of business processes and functional knowledge in the insurance industry

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At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We're proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., we've also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

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