Associate Full Stack Software Engineer

The Group Benefits team is looking for a passionate Associate Full Stack Software Engineer with an engineering mindset and a zeal for designing, developing and improving software products.You thrive on delivering resilient and scalable applications, with a focus on continuous delivery and agile principles. Creativity in solving problems is your strength. You are always learning by using new tools and technologies. Communicating effectively is what you do!

In this role, you will be part of the development and enhancement of both modern React and Node.js applications as well as the modernization of existing .NET/Java applications. You will navigate a fast‑paced environment with an ambitious product roadmap while keeping the platform stable, secure, performant, and continuously improving.

We're not who you think we are!

We're a technology-driven financial institution with a focus on transformingintoa digital customer-centric leader and on making our customers' lives easier. We are investing heavily in developer experience, enabling advanced AI-driven development and collaboration across the engineering organization, embracing modern engineering practices, and driving meaningful scaled agile delivery to bring the best experiences to our customers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with product owners, architects and senior engineers across the full software development lifecycle
• Participate in ideation and brainstorming sessions to devise creative and meaningful digital solutions
• Support and perform regular security audits and collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities
• Drive incident investigations, root causes and continuous improvements with the team
• Find thoughtful uses of AI tools to enhance development speed, efficiency, and quality

Required Qualifications:

• Computer Science degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge in Node.js, React, and Modern JavaScript
• Experience with Web Services, APIs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Java J2EE
• GraphQL
• Azure Kubernetes
• Jenkins, Github Actions Docker, SonarQube, Artifactory
• Git for source control
• Jira, Confluence
• 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.

#LI-Hybrid

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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 .

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 .

Referenced Salary Location

Waterloo, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$69,525.00 CAD - $115,875.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact for the salary range for your location.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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