Senior C++ Engineer

We build products that millions rely on every day. We empower engineers with the tools, support, and autonomy to solve meaningful problems. If you’re motivated by delivering value, continuously learning, and improving outcomes, we’d love to meet you. We’re growing and seeking a Senior C++ Engineer to join our team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and test high-quality software solutions, including prototyping new features.
• Ensure production reliability and maintainability, with a focus on quality and performance.
• Develop features as defined by the product team, including design, coding, unit testing, and integration.
• Contribute to creative problem-solving that brings designs to life.
• Apply agile principles and collaborate within a cross-functional squad.
• Develop or enhance automated test frameworks to improve code quality.
• Track progress using tools such as Jira or Kanban boards.
• Create documentation for deployment, maintenance, support, and business processes.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience with C++ and related frameworks.
• Experience with SQL Server (2016 or later).
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify).
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., New Relic, Dynatrace, ELK/DEVO).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with JavaScript, React/Redux, Node.js, GraphQL, Kafka, or similar technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity and collaborate effectively.
• Clear verbal and written communication, with the ability to articulate technical vision and outcomes.
• Collaboration with product management, engineering, and operations to identify pain points and deliver value.
• Participation in ideation/brainstorming to develop creative solutions.
• Experience conducting technical spikes to reduce uncertainty and risk.
• Contribution to improving standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Partnership with product teams to refine the backlog, provide estimates, and participate in planning.

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

CAN, Ontario, Waterloo, 500 King Street North

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 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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