Senior Full-Stack Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer role for our Insurance, core systems and to support our transformation strategy. Composes, builds, evaluates, delivers, upkeeps, and enhances business applications within a team, operates across the full stack throughout the complete software development process.

Position Responsibilities

Builds, codes, tests, maintain high quality software

Participates in Agile sprints and ceremonies; supports rapid iteration and development

Translates user requirements into software requirements

Designs, develops, tests, delivers, maintains and improves business applications as a member of a team, works across full-stack through entire software development lifecycle

Builds code to specifications and standards

Builds and codes moderately complex software

Minimal time coaching teammates

Contributes code across BUs

Has positive impact to specific organizational entities & has some understanding of the nature of the impact

Usually a top contributor to team's success

Designs, codes, unit tests and integrates new features and functionality as defined by the PO and team

Applies creative problem solving that bring software designs to life

Builds apps, APIs and data solutions to drive projects

Promotes agile principles and methodology

Participates in ideation and brainstorming sessions to devise creative and ground-breaking digital solutions

Performs various investigative "Spikes" in order to mitigate technical uncertainty and risk

Assists in the development of automated test harnesses as necessary to ensure delivery of high quality code

Updates progress daily through the tracking tool (Jira) or Kanban board

Completes and ensures completion of any required documentation required e.g. deployment, maintenance, support and business needs

Participate in the weekly Look Ahead meetings to assist the Product Partner to refine the Product Backlog including providing initial estimates

Apply disciplined coding practices to enable agility and delivery of high quality code

Required Qualifications

7+ years Full Stack Software Engineer experience

Familiar with modern software architectures and API-driven development

Familiar with scripting languages

Prioritizes efficient code production by using open-source frameworks and patterns

Attends advanced training sessions and is certified on multiple domains of expertise

Demonstrates all core skills, and good interpersonal skills for the role

Good working and background knowledge of area of practice

Apply your expertise in the field and the market to develop the appropriate strategy

Participates in functional demos applying new technology; builds own control structures

Writes clear, readable and maintainable code, takes ownership of the quality and usability of code

Understands how to find and reuse patterns and platforms in the Manulife ecosystem and the broader community

Experience with technologies such as: React, Javascript, Python, .Net Core

Good API skills (technologies such as Express/Node, GraphQL/Relay, Flask, Jersey, Java Spring REST or WebApi2)

Hands-on RDBMS experience (data modeling, analysis, programming, stored procedures) and NoSQL DB knowledge

Familiarity with Agile and DevOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration, and other approaches to accelerate the delivery of new features

Good foundation in data structures and algorithms

Collaborative attitude, willingness to work with team members; able to coach, participate in code reviews, share skills and methods

Constantly learns from both success and failure

Good organizational and problem-solving abilities that enable you to manage through creative abrasion

Good verbal and written communication; effectively articulates technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes

BS or MS in Computer Science preferred or equivalent professional experience

When You Join Our Team

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our distributed team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Referenced Salary Location

Waterloo, Ontario

Working Arrangement

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 recruitment@manulife.com 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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