Senior Full-stack Software Engineer

The Opportunity  

The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering Senior Full-stack Software Engineer with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of our business, which is why we need you.  

Does change excite you? Do you want to be part of the team that redefines how we get work done? We are changing the way we manage technology and we want you to be part of it! We are growing our teams, with the mandate to power world-class customer and employee experiences through software and we need you.

We are seeking a self-motivated leader, who is obsessed with understanding the business, delivering value, are forward-thinking, and excited to see the successful implementation of the products they deliver for the Wealth and Asset Management business at Manulife. The team are part way through implementing a major digital system that will standardize our investment processes across Asia. This role will lead the local delivery teams in the implementation of the digital systems from front to back.

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 mindset 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  

We are looking for someone with:  

• Hands-on in modern software development stack

• Familiar with architecture principles and patterns

• Familiar with Agile development methodologies

• Understanding of latest web standards and upcoming technologies

• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively articulate and communicate technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes across all levels in the organization

• 5-8 years project management experience, with proven track record of project delivery

• Self managed and highly motivated

• Foster team work and be able to positively influence others to achieve outstanding results

On the job you will:  

• Builds, codes, tests, maintain high quality software

• 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

• Prioritizes efficient code production

• Have a driving entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working within a rapidly changing startup environment

• Love the challenge of working on a small team and being part of a larger movement to change the culture of an enterprise

• Collaborate with and demonostrate empathy and generosity towards business stakeholders, product managers, software engineers, and operations engineers to uncover pain points

• Be curious to understand the fundamentals of capital markets and financial services in support of our service and product offerings

• 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; able to effectively articulate technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes

• Experiments with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next

• Understanding of software development lifecycle

• Understanding of how technology supports Manulife business strategy

 Our commitment to you  

• Our mission; to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better 

• A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success  

• A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry  

• Our best. Every day.  

Learn more about opportunities with us at jobs.manulife.com     

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].