Java engineer Jobs in Kitchener, ON

We're looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join our Individual Insurance Applications Development team. In this role, you are expected to Develop and Maintain a diversity of applications in MERN, and Java stack live in our cloud infrastructure. Successful candidates will be able to work and learn from different levels of engineers and a wide range of business impact projects. This role dives into different facets of technology, from automation, DevOps, web development, and Gen AI.

Position Responsibility :

Develop and Maintain web applications like MERN, Java and SQL.

Develop and Maintain pipeline like Azure Dev Ops

Code, test, automate and integrate new features and functionality

Apply creative problem solving that bring software designs to life

Build apps, APIs and data solutions to drive projects

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or any related degree.

5+ years of relevant work experience

Good English communication is a must since we are working with global businesses

Great command of React, Node JS, Mongo, SQL, JavaScript.

Great command of GitHub

Knowledgeable in Azure Services, Azure DevOps

Great command of Copilot or similar Source Code Gen AI tool, or great motivation to become an expert.

Preferred Qualifications :

Java / Spring boot knowledge is a plus

Good documentation skills

Proficient with cloud infrastructure (Azure or similar).

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

$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 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.