Full Stack Software Engineer

Overview The Individual Insurance Promises Delivered Team is a diverse and close-knit team focused on enhancing and maintaining client and advisor facing tools. Our goal is to improve the advisor and client experience so our customers continue to have the tools they need to succeed. We are excited to add a Full Stack Software Engineer to our team who will bring their ideas, viewpoints and technical experience. You will have the ability to work on new features and contribute to our digital solutions within a collaborative and supportive team that values accountability and collective problem solving. Position Responsibilities Take part in brainstorming sessions to develop creative and innovative digital solutions Design, code, unit test and integrate new features and functionality Collaborate with product partners, software engineers, quality engineers and business analysts to uncover blockers and opportunities to deliver new business value through software Maintain and ensure high quality software, with accountability for production reliability and usage Promote agile principles and methodology within the squad Familiarity with agile and DevOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration, and other approaches to accelerate the delivery of new features Complete documentation as part of definition of done, e.g. deployment, maintenance, support and for business needs Keep up-to-date on the latest test software and frameworks Drive software development process to quality-centric methodologies Required Qualifications 5+ years Full Stack experience supporting technical initiatives for complex enterprise implementations Languages such as React, Redux, NodeJS, Express, HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript Hands on experience in MERN Stack (Mongo, Express, React, Node.Js) Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins Engineer and test high quality APIs and services Experience in test frameworks such as TestNG, Selenium etc. and knowledge of test-driven development Version control, performance optimization, and coding standard methodologies Collaborative attitude, willingness to work with team members; able to coach, participate in code reviews, share skills and methods Continuously learn from both success and failure Preferred Qualifications Good organizational and problem-solving abilities that enable you to manage through creative abrasion Good verbal and written communication; effectively articulate technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes Experiments with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next Degree in Computer Science or technical field or equivalent experience 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 the Manulife website: 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 Salary and Location 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr