Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

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Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Build the Future of Investment Technology at Manulife

Are you passionate about solving complex challenges at the intersection of technology, investments, and financial risk? Join Manulife's Global Wealth & Asset Management technology team and help design and deliver innovative solutions that support critical Credit Risk, Financial Risk, Capital Markets, and Accounting platforms used across our global investment business.

At Manulife, we're transforming how technology supports investment decision-making. As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you'll work alongside talented engineers, architects, and business partners to build modern, cloud-based applications that power investment operations across multiple asset classes, including Equities, Fixed Income, Commercial Real Estate, Credit Default Swaps, and Reinsurance.

What You'll Do

As a key member of an Agile delivery squad, you will:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-scale applications across the full software development lifecycle.
• Build modern user experiences using React and develop scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Develop and enhance cloud-native applications running on Azure and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to implement high-impact solutions.
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and architecture decisions.
• Create APIs, database designs, and server-side components supporting mission-critical investment applications.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive continuous improvements in system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Apply modern engineering practices including CI/CD, DevSecOps, automation, testing, and semantic versioning.
• Mentor team members through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices.

What You'll Bring

Required Experience

• 5 to 8 years of Full-Stack Development
• 5+ years of hands-on development using Java.
• 5+ years of advanced SQL and database development experience.
• 3+ years working with Microservices and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
• Strong experience developing modern web applications using React.js.
• Expertise with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with GitHub, GitHub Copilot, and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience building solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, testing, and secure development practices.

Core Technologies

• Java
• Spring Boot
• React.js
• Kubernetes (AKS)
• Databricks
• GitHub / GitHub Copilot
• Azure Web Apps
• MS SQL Server
• Azure SQL

Nice to Have

• Experience in Capital Markets, Investment Management, Credit & Financial Risk, or Accounting domains.
• Knowledge of portfolio positions, security master data, market data, and investment workflows.
• Familiarity with industry-standard market data platforms such as BDMS or similar solutions.
• Experience working with investment data platforms and analytics ecosystems.

Why Join Manulife?

At Manulife, we're helping millions of customers around the world make decisions easier and live better. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on mission-critical investment technology platforms.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and business leaders.
• Build cloud-native solutions using leading-edge technologies.
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports global investment operations.
• Grow your career in a culture that values innovation, learning, and inclusion.

About Manulife

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Through innovative technology, data, and customer-focused solutions, we're transforming the future of financial services and creating opportunities for our employees to thrive.

Ready to build technology that powers global investment decisions? Apply today and help shape the future of wealth and asset management at Manulife.

Manulife is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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 hr@manulife.com.

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, OntarioHybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.

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

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.