Entry level software engineer Jobs in Kitchener, ON

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. We are looking for an Associate Full Stack Software Engineer to join the Manulife team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust and scalable software applications using .NET Core and C#.
• Design and implement RESTful services to support application functionalities and integrations.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to enhance features and resolve issues using Test Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
• Integrate with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, and SonarQube to streamline the development and deployment process.
• Apply project management tools like Jira and Confluence for effective planning and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years Full Stack, with a strong emphasis on .NET technologies.
• Proven experience of [Quantified years of experience] working with tools such as GitLab/GitHub, Jenkins, and Docker.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications or licenses, if required, in software development or DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with frontend technologies like React, and familiarity with other frameworks such as Angular.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Power Automate and Automation Anywhere 360.
• Knowledge of cloud services, particularly Pivotal Cloud Foundry and/or Azure, is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GraphQL and Relay for building efficient and scalable APIs.

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 distributed 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 .

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

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

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.