Senior Web and Mobile Architect

This Senior Web and Mobile Architect role is an unique opportunity to support Cloud architecture efforts at Manulife / John Hancock, driving innovation and scalability through Microsoft Azure. As part of our mission you'll play a key role in translating business vision into modern, cloud-native solutions. This role offers the chance to stay hands‑on with cutting‑edge Azure technologies, influence enterprise‑wide architecture decisions, and contribute to a collaborative, forward‑thinking engineering culture. Office location: Toronto - Canada (ideally) or Waterloo - Canada or Boston - USA Work arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from Home; Remote working option is not available. Position Responsibilities Architect and deliver end‑to‑end Azure cloud solutions across multiple business domains. Produce technical design artifacts aligned with Well‑Architected Framework. Design and maintain scalable, secure, and high‑performing web and mobile architecture blueprints aligned with business and technical requirements. Define and document reference architectures, integration patterns, and technology stacks for mobile and web platforms, including Firebase services. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure architectural consistency across digital channels. Lead architecture reviews and provide guidance on best practices for mobile and web development. Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure scalable, secure, and cost‑effective implementations. Develop reusable components and patterns using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Event Grid. Lead proof‑of‑concepts. Present solution options with trade‑offs using diagrams and whiteboarding tools. Evaluate third‑party solutions for integration with Azure services. Partner with engineering leads and developers for the related business functions to own and drive end‑to‑end delivery of technical solutions to the business. Produce key design documents and incremental technical solution architecture artifacts based on project needs and our architectural target state. Actively participate in all aspects of project life cycle, working closely with solution delivery teams and committed to business success. Develop and enhance software frameworks, design patterns, and best practices. Design and implement new technology proof‑of‑concepts. Ability to whiteboard, present and discuss different solution options with pros & cons. Collaborate and incorporate feedback from various stakeholders to drive design decisions. Review artifacts like use cases, estimates, high level designs, low level designs, code, and provide appropriate feedback. Review packaged solutions for technical fit and feasibility for integration. Guide development teams and drive solutions through various review processes by leading and contributing to artifacts such as design diagrams, decision trees, pattern articulation, etc. at respective review boards (segment and global). Identify complex issues in a timely manner and provide mitigation recommendations to the Project and Product leads. Demonstrated leadership abilities in a complex environment in driving operational excellence and best practices. Contribute to architecture and engineering communities across the company. Hands‑on experience with Azure PaaS, serverless, and containerized workloads (AKS, Container Apps). Proficiency in C#, Java, Python, JavaScript within Azure Functions or App Services. Familiarity with modern front‑end frameworks (React, Angular) and .NET Core APIs. Knowledge of data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). Financial services industry experience preferred. Required Qualifications 7+ year in IT experience 3+ years experience in architecting mobile native systems and web applications using modern frameworks such as React, Angular, Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin. Hands‑on experience with Firebase services including Firestore, Firebase Authentication, analytics and Firebase Test Lab. Strong understanding of cloud‑native architecture, microservices, and API design. Ability to create and maintain architecture blueprints and roadmaps. Documentation of architecture decisions and rationale. Preferred Qualifications Experience from large complex environment such as Financial or banking industry is highly preferred but not a must. 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. マニュライフとジョン・ハンコックについて マニュライフ・ファイナンシャル・コーポレーションは、「あなたの未来に、わかりやすさを」を提供する、国際的な大手金融サービスプロバイダーです。当社について詳しくは、https://www.manulife.co.jp/ をご覧ください。 マニュライフは機会均等を是とする雇用主です マニュライフ/ジョン・ハンコックでは、多様性を受け入れます。私たちは、サービス提供先であるお客さまと同様に、多様な人材を引きつけ、育成し、定着させ、文化や個人の力を受け入れる包括的な職場環境を促進するよう努めています。当社は公正な採用、定着、昇進、報酬に努めています。当社のすべての慣行およびプログラムは、人種、祖先、出身地、肌の色、民族的出自、市民権、宗教または宗教的信念、信条、性別（妊娠および妊娠関連の状態を含む）、性的指向、遺伝的特徴、退役軍人としての地位、性自認、性に関する表明、年齢、婚姻状況、家族状況、障害、または適用法で保護されるその他の要因に対する一切の差別を行うことなく管理されます。 雇用への平等なアクセスを提供するために、障壁を取り除くことが当社の優先事項です。人事担当者は、応募者が応募プロセス中に合理的配慮を要求する場合に協力します。配慮要求のプロセス中に共有されるすべての情報は、適用される法律およびマニュライフ/ジョン・ハンコックのポリシーに準拠した方法で保存および使用されます。申請プロセスにおいて合理的配慮を要求するには、recruitment@manulife.comまでご連絡をお願いします。 Benefits 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.‑specific paid time off provisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr