Hybrid Full-stack Software Engineer

at Manulife

• Job title: Full-stack Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $90,160 - $128,800 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ASP.NET, AWS, Azure, Cloud, Docker, Google Cloud Platform, JavaScript, jQuery, Kubernetes, React, SQL, .NET
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Full-Stack Software Engineer at John Hancock developing innovative annuities applications with collaborative agile team. Impacting millions of customers through software solutions and digital experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Annuities full-stack applications using .NET (VB/C#), ASP.NET, JavaScript/jQuery, ReactJS, SQL, and cloud-native tools like Docker, Kubernetes, App Logic, and API Management
• Owning own work and the progress within the delivery team ensuring it is aligned to the project goals and timelines
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, agile environment, while using leading technologies such as incorporating GitHub Copilot and other AI Tools to increase efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, product, pricing, and business to ensure timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals
• Collaborate across engineering team to analyze and resolve complex technical issues and system defects
• Write unit and integration tests, while performing and executing unit testing of all development ensuring code quality are met for delivery
• Produce comprehensive documentation for system components developed

Requirements

• A Master’s/ Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a Full-stack Software Engineer with at least 4+ years of strong technical expertise in front-end and back-end technologies
• A solid foundation in mathematical or actuarial science is a plus
• Strong annuities, insurance or financial business acumen is a plus
• Experience with .NET (VB/C#) development of Desktop, Web, and API application
• Experience with Azure, AKS on Azure, or other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Experience with DevOps or DevSecOps principles and tools
• Experience with version control system (e.g., Git)
• Experience with project management and tracking software (e.g., JIRA)
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, statistical analysis programs and programming languages is a plus
• Strong understanding of front-end and back-end development principles, standards and designing techniques
• Passion for solving complex problems and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Ability to assess requirements and provide technical solutioning options and level of effort estimates aligned to delivery schedules
• Solid diagnostic, analytical, conceptual, and excellent critical thinking skills in solving and debugging problems with collaborative approach to timely resolution and communication on after action
• Solid written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, planning and organizational, and teamwork skills
• A self-starter mindset with a desire to lead, innovate, continuous learning, and make a lasting impact advocating for positive change.

Benefits

• health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
• adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
• employee/family assistance plans
• retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
• financial education and counseling resources
• generous paid time off program in Canada (including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days)
• full range of statutory leaves of absence