Manulife

Summer Intern/Co-op 2026 – Full Stack Software Engineer

Toronto, Ontario Full time

Please note: This is an 8-month opportunity.

Our Full Stack Software Engineer Internship offers an exciting opportunity to build technical and soft skills, with a focus on React, Next.js, and Python FastAPI, while gaining hands-on experience in AI-driven solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop and demonstrate GenAI prototypes, such as chatbots or recommendation systems, integrated into new or existing applications.

  • Assist in setting up or optimizing CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.

Required Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

  • React: Build reusable UI components, manage state, optimize performance, and implement server-side rendering.

  • Python FastAPI: Develop RESTful APIs, handle data validation, and create documentation and tests for reliability.

  • DevOps Practices: Set up CI/CD pipelines, use Docker for containerization, and apply Infrastructure as Code with tools like Terraform.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong presentation and storytelling abilities

  • Hands-on experience with Generative AI (GenAI) development

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.

Application instructions:  

  • Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file.  

  • Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 

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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.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid