Operational Engineer

Manulife Bank is not just a financial institution. We are progressing rapidly through major digital transformation.

We are seeking a seasoned Operational Engineer to join our strong and passionate team of individuals and assist us in maturing our environment management and targeting various cloud and on-premises platforms.

You have the opportunity to be part of a support and operations team that follows guidelines and adopts the latest technologies.

Position Responsibilities:

Work with Server and Cloud based technical architectures, solution migration strategies, and assist engineering on application optimizations.

Contribute to the design and deployment of infrastructure on Server and Cloud through manual, automation tooling and processes for operations.

Upgrade infrastructure, software, and technologies to latest currency

Be an authority in the technical domain and perform fixing to resolve technical inquiries

Be a great teammate who communicates effectively and takes initiative to collaborate with individuals from various departments.

Take ownership of environment management tasks and be accountable and see the same through to completion.

Participate in project planning meetings to share your knowledge of system options, risk, impact, and benefits.

Be part of a leading team that paves the path for others through investigations and Proof of Technologies around tools, code management, reporting, server and cloud-based infrastructure.

Participate in discussions and contribute to the infrastructure practices and conventions across the company.

Required Qualifications:

4+ years operational experience in Server support, upgrades configurations, and implementations

Customer service approach

Networking knowledge

Knowledge of server platforms (Windows, Linux, AIX)

Familiarity with database technologies in cloud such as (MSSQL, Oracle, OpenEdge )

Preferred Qualifications:

IT operations experience (ITIL, ITSM)

Development experience

Familiarity in DevOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.

Experience in Microsoft Azure and AKS or other similar cloud technologies.

Familiarity with standard IT security practices.

Experience with Microsoft Azure, Jenkins, AKS, Docker, Kubernetes, PowerShell

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

$75,880.00 CAD - $140,920.00 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.