Full-stack Software Engineer
Position Responsibilities:
Design, develop, test, deliver, maintain, and improve business innovation solutions and applications across the full stack throughout the software and product development lifecycle.
Build end-user interfaces, databases, APIs, and server-side logic while maintaining both front-end and back-end components.
Apply disciplined coding practices, design patterns, automation, and semantic versioning to ensure agility and high-quality delivery.
Utilize development frameworks and third-party libraries effectively.
Conduct comprehensive testing and analysis to ensure applications meet standards and user requirements.
Develop detailed system design specifications to guide development.
Assist in creating automated test harnesses for quality assurance.
Perform technical “spikes” to mitigate uncertainty and risk.
Troubleshoot errors, resolve bugs, and optimize software performance.
Participate in ideation and brainstorming sessions to create innovative digital solutions and products.
Build prototypes using diverse techniques and tools.
Prepare documentation for deployment, maintenance, and support.
Apply CI/CD practices, API development, DevSecOps principles, and database design.
Conduct peer reviews for continuous learning and improvement.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Strong experience in developing cloud-based applications.
Proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies and frameworks.
Ability to design application architecture and understand cloud fundamentals.
Familiarity with caching mechanisms and resilience strategies.
Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
Proficiency in web technologies, programming, and scripting languages.
Experience with testing frameworks and tools.
Knowledge of reusable patterns and platforms within organizational and community ecosystems.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with modern frameworks such as React, Angular, Node.js, or similar.
Familiarity with Ali, AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
Understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of API security, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work in an agile environment and collaborate across teams.
Experience with GenAI technologies, chatbot development, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) solutions.
Empathy, self-awareness, and a customer-first mindset.
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 global 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.
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