Full Stack Developer

Join Manulifes Group Functions Data Office and help build the next generation of cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions. This roleprovidesan opportunity to work on innovative Azure-based applications that support enterprise data automation and AI initiatives across the organization. Working closely with the Data Office AI teams and engineering partners you will develop scalable secure and intelligent solutions that drive business value and advance our technology strategy. Unlike traditional Java-focused Full Stack roles this position focuses on Python Azure platform services APIs and AI-driven application development.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design develop andmaintainscalable backend services using Python andFastAPI.

• Build and integrate RESTful APIs with Azure services and third-party platforms.

• Develop and deploy applications using Azure Web Apps Azure Functions and Azure Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) technologies.

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins Git and Azure DevOps tools.

• Secure applications and APIs using Azure Active Directory Microsoft Graph APIs and Azure Key Vault.

• Work with Cosmos DB Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search to build intelligent data-driven applications.

• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate services with ReactJS applications.

• Partner with AI teams to support AI-focused application development and enterprise AI initiatives.

• Participate in architecture reviews code reviews Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 or more years of relevant industry experience in Full Stack Software Backend or Application Development.

• Strong hands-on experience developing applications using Python andFastAPI.

• Experience designing developing and integrating REST APIs and microservices.

• Strong experience with Azure PaaS services including Azure Web Apps Azure Functions Cosmos DB Key Vault and related Azure services.

• Experience working with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Microsoft Graph APIs.

• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins Git Azure DevOps or similar tools.

• Experience deploying and supporting cloud-native applications in Azure environments.

• Working knowledge of ReactJS and modern front-end development practices.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search.

• Experience building AI-enabled applications or intelligent automation solutions.

• Exposure toAI-focused development AI modeling concepts or collaboration with AI teams.

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with Azure monitoring observability and logging tools.

• Strong communication problem-solving and collaboration skills.

• Experience working within Agile development environments.

When you join our team:

• Wellempower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Wellrecognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global teamwellsupport 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 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

$86100.00 CAD - $136100.00 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.

We use data and analytics technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automated processing tools to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information please refer to our personal information collection statement.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1