Full Stack Software Engineer

We’re looking for a self-motivated, forward-thinking Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our John Hancock team at MBPS. As an Engineer in our US segment (John Hancock) technology team, you will be contributing as a member of an agile squad to develop and deliver transformative and impactful digital solutions to John Hancock customers in new and exciting ways, working directly with the Technical Product Partner, other Engineers and various customers. The right candidate will also be somebody who is motivated to get it done together, loves to continually learn and builds software using modern technologies and design. If you are passionate about driving quality and excellence in software development and possess the skills to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Have the skills and knowledge for the job? Learn more about the opening below!

Position Responsibilities:

• Owning and responsible for building, execution and deploying cloud-native applications

• Working with the latest tech stack including Angular, React, .Net, JavaScript on the latest platforms Azure Kubernetes Services, Application Service Environments using DevOps / GitOps

• Builds, codes, tests, maintain high quality software ensuring that the proper quality gates are passed (including test coverage, security validation) using the appropriate DevSecOps tools

• Ability to translate Insurance buying requirements into software requirements. Validate possible solutions against architectural guardrails

• Create diagrams and documentation to support and articulate design solutions

• Collaborating with other engineers through pair-programming and knowledge transfer sessions

• Expect coaching and mentoring from lead engineers who have a passion for technology

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years Full-Stack Engineer experience
• Experience translating user requirements into software requirements
• Ability to build moderately complex code to specifications and standards
• SQL experience
• Good interpersonal skills to convey issues and work to both technology and business customers
• Experience with technologies such as: C#, .NET, JSON, XML is a must.
• Experience working with modern software architectures and API-focused development and scripting languages
• Experience working in an agile and DevSecOps environment
• Familiarity with agile and DevOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration, and other approaches to accelerate the delivery of new features
• Understanding of software development lifecycle
• Prioritizes efficient code production by using open-source frameworks and patterns
• Demonstrates all core skills, and good interpersonal skills for the role
• Good working and background knowledge of area of practice
• Participates in functional demos applying new tech; designs own control structures
• Writes clear, readable and maintainable code, takes ownership of the quality and usability of code
• Understands how to find and reuse patterns and platforms in the Manulife ecosystem and the broader community •
• Experience with technologies such as: React, React Native, Node, Angular, JQuery
• Experience with technologies such as: JavaScript, Python, Scala or Java
• Hands-on RDBMS experience (data modeling, analysis, programming, stored procedures)
• 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; effectively articulates technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes
• Able to achieve most tasks using own judgement
• Can lead smaller groups where required
• Good analytical skills, copes with complex situations through deliberate analysis and planning

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.

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.