The opportunity
This position is accountable for designing, developing, testing, delivering, maintaining and improving business applications as a member of a team, works across full-stack through entire software development lifecycle. Ensuring software implementation are complied with Manulife technical and security standard.
Responsibilities
To plan, guide, align & maintain IT systems (strategic & operational plans).
Monitors and understanding of currently emerging technologies.
Guides the development of the corporate architecture and design of technical blueprint.
Provides work breakdown structure and effort estimation for IT project.
Ensures engineering best practices and design decisions are applied into implementation of systems.
Ensure appropriate levels of risk skills and experience within the team to support consistent risk management practices.
How will you create impact?
Senior Full-stack Software Engineer will be member of IT Department and will report to the Head of Engineering & Architecture. This job holder will work closely with IT Solution Architect to directly manage solution architects and oversee or influence the work of software development teams or contractors.
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 approach 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.
What we are looking for
Degree holder or above in Computer Science/IT or related disciplines.
5 years+ all-round in developing enterprise level application in which at least 2 years in managerial role or technical lead role.
Experience with framework such as: React, React Native, Angular
Experience with programming language such as: JavaScript, Java
Good API skills (technologies such as Express/Node, Java Spring REST or WebApi2)
Hands-on RDBMS experience (data modeling, analysis, programming, stored procedures)
Good foundation in data structures, algorithms, and OO Design with rock-solid programming skills
Strong in managing software development and deliveries.
Strong in designing application architect, create functional specification, technical design and other technical documents relating to software development.
A demonstrated ability to manage professional level employees.
Strong communication skill, able to work under pressure.
Proactive and strong sense of responsibility and a helpful attitude.
Good interpersonal skills and excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Fluent English self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and clear focus on high quality
Enthusiastic about the latest technology and applying it to financial services.
Tech Stack
Frontend: React, Angular, TypeScript, React Native (Mobile)
Backend: Java (Spring Boot), Node.js
Cloud: Azure
Containers: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS)
CI/CD: Jenkins
Security: Snyk, SonarQube
Data: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle DB, SQL Server
Integration: ASB, REST APIs, API Gateway
Monitoring: ADX, NewRelic
What can we offer you?
A competitive salary and benefits packages.
A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
A focus on growing your career path with us.
Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our commitment to you
Values-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
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].
Working Arrangement
Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline
- 5+ years developing enterprise applications with at least 2 years in managerial or technical lead role
- Experience with React, React Native, Angular
- Experience with JavaScript and Java
- API development experience (Express/Node, Java Spring REST, WebApi2)
- Hands-on RDBMS experience (data modeling, analysis, programming, stored procedures)
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
- Experience designing application architecture and producing functional/technical specifications
- Proven ability to manage and lead professional software development teams
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure; proactive with strong sense of responsibility
- Familiarity with cloud (Azure), containers (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS), CI/CD (Jenkins)
- Familiarity with security and code quality tools (Snyk, SonarQube)
- Experience with NoSQL and other data stores (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB, SQL Server)
- Experience with integration technologies (Azure Service Bus, API Gateway, REST APIs)
- Enthusiastic about applying latest technology to financial services
- Fluent English
Manulife Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Manulife and has not been reviewed or approved by Manulife.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, prescription drugs, vision, critical illness, and short- and long-term disability. Mental-health support is emphasized via EAP-style services and high annual coverage limits in some regions, alongside wellness programs and navigation tools.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards, including group RRSP/defined contribution pension options and employer matching in some cases. Ownership-related programs such as share purchase/stock options are also described as available for eligible employees.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as robust and flexible, with customizable packages and spending-account style options in some plans. Digital tools (mobile app/claims) and reward-linked wellness programs are framed as making benefits easier to use and more engaging.
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What We Do
Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We have more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents serving ~34 million customers worldwide, and over $1.3 trillion in assets under management and administration. Visit www.Manulife.com to find out more. For Manulife terms of use, please visit http://bit.ly/SM_Terms






