Associate engineer Jobs in Kitchener, ON

We are seeking an Associate Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality digital solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in an inclusive, supportive environment where shared ownership, continuous improvement, and teamwork are core to how we work. This role is well suited for early-career engineers who are eager to learn, grow their technical skills, and make meaningful contributions to production systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Contribute to ideation and problem-solving sessions to develop thoughtful, user-focused digital solutions
• Design, develop, test, and integrate new features using modern full-stack technologies
• Collaborate with software engineers, product partners, quality engineers, and business analysts to deliver scalable solutions
• Apply test-driven development, continuous integration, and quality-focused engineering practices
• Build and test high-quality RESTful APIs and microservices
• Create and maintain clear documentation as part of the definition of done (e.g., deployment, maintenance, and support documentation)
• Continuously learn and stay current with relevant tools, frameworks, and engineering practices

Required Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of professional experience in full-stack software development or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with a modern tech stack such as React, JavaScript, .NET, C#, and Azure SQL Database (or comparable technologies)
• Understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and SOLID principles
• Familiarity with software architecture concepts and building scalable, maintainable systems
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming and multithreading concepts
• Experience with version control, performance optimization, and coding standards
• Exposure to behavior-driven development (BDD) and test-driven development (TDD)
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset with an interest in learning from peers through code reviews and knowledge sharing
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to learning new technologies

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.

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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