Mobile Software Engineer iOS

Managing group benefits can be complex and stressful, especially during important life events. In this role, you will contribute to building and maintaining a mobile application that simplifies these experiences—helping people make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
As a Mobile Software Engineer, iOS, you will design and deliver accessible, user-centered mobile solutions that improve how individuals and families interact with their benefits.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and develop intuitive, mobile-first iOS applications that are accessible and easy to use
• Translate product requirements and user stories into clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and performant
• Integrate mobile applications with backend services, APIs, and external data sources
• Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve issues to improve application performance and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and Quality Engineering to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Participate in design discussions, pair programming, and code reviews to maintain high engineering standards
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies to enhance the user experience

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience building iOS applications that integrate with remote services and APIs
• 1+ years of experience developing user interfaces using SwiftUI
• Solid understanding of iOS application architecture, performance optimization, and mobile security principles
• 1+ years of experience using version control systems (e.g., Git; GitHub preferred)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices, with a commitment to building products that work for diverse users

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to consider the broader impact of technical decisions on customer experience
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proactive approach to ownership and problem-solving
• Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset, both in technical skills and product outcomes
• Experience exploring or using emerging tools (e.g., AI-assisted development tools) is an asset

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.

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

$86,100.00 CAD - $136,100.00 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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