Lead Full-stack Software Engineer

The opportunity

Manulife is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Engineer with expertise in NodeJS, ReactJS and Cloud Tools (Docker, Kubernetes) to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining complex web applications, working on both frontend, backend and cloud tools. Collaboration with multi-functional teams is essential to deliver high-quality, scalable, and performant software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end to end application stack which includes frontend, backend and cloud infrastructure for the application.

• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the design of the new features and systems.

• Contribute to the team by conducting code reviews to ensure the code quality and follow industry norms.

• Debug and resolve technical issues and bugs with the multi-functional teams and segments.

• Mentor Junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

How will you create an impact?

Contributing on the segment level, you will be part of the solution engineering team, working on Enterprise tools and frameworks. You will build tools to support multiple team across the enterprise.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.

• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.

• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.

• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.

• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience is a bonus.

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience leading a team of Full stack Software Engineers.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a full stack software development.

• Proficient in NodeJS (knowledge of NestJS Framework is a plus).

• Strong experience with React framework (NextJS Framework is a plus).

• Proficient in writing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Terraform Workspaces).

• Experience with RESTful API design and development.

• Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms Azure containerization (Docker and Kubernetes).

• Experience with CI/CD pipeline and tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.

• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) is a must.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture

We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

• Boundless opportunity

We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

• Continuous innovation

We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

• Championing Corporate Citizenship

We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

CAN, Ontario, Waterloo, 500 King Street North

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$94,220.00 CAD - $174,980.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.