Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Help shape the future you want to see — and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

Helps translate business and functional requirements into documented technical specifications or user stories.Designs, develops, tests, and deploys back-end functionality and components.Writes clear, readable and maintainable code, and take ownership of the quality and usability of code.Optimizes back-end systems for performance and efficiency.Integrates back-end systems with third-party applications through API development and data exchange.Develops and maintains RESTful APIs and microservices.Troubleshoots and resolves back-end system issues through database optimization and the implementation of efficient data structures and algorithms.Documents code and technical processes.Upholds software development leading practices, including writing clean and extensive code.Performs peer reviews of code / deliverables and analysis for continuous learning and continuous improvement.Stays up-to-date with the latest back-end technologies and trends and continuously improves skills and competency.Ensures data is properly stored and easily retrievable through the design and implementation of data models and the optimization of database performance.Ensures the protection and authentication of sensitive data by implementing security mechanisms.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge in developing cloud-based applicationsExperience with back-end technologies and/or back-end frameworksProficiency in programming and scripting languages commonly used for back-end developmentExperience with RESTful APIs and conceptsProficiency in fundamental web technologiesFamiliarity with designing, building, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining code in multi-service architectureExperience with CI/CD tools and deploying code to productionUnderstand cloud fundamentals

Decision Authority:

Leads projects or work streams independently and contributes to their planningMay act as professional expertise information resource for colleagues in own area, advising on a particular topic with a degree of authorityRequires advanced problem-solving skills involving filtering, interpretation and validation of dynamic informationWorks independently, receives minimal guidanceMay coordinate resources for a small team and contribute to the effectiveness of their contributions to the broader area

Skills:

Database ManagementServer-side FrameworksAPI DevelopmentServer-Side TestingCI/CD MethodsRegression TestingAlicloud/AzurePython

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.

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties required for this role. We reserve the right to change these duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid