Full-Stack Software Engineer

The Opportunity

This is you, unlimited.

Are you looking to be part of an Engineering-First culture? Do you want to work for an organization where technology strategy is key in delivering business objectives? Does it excite you to use technology to make meaningful impact in the daily lives of millions of people?

John Hancock’s engineering team is working on delivering business and technical capabilities to enhance customer and user experience. Our company’s mission of “Decisions Made Easier, Lives Made Better” is directly supported by the work we do.

John Hancock continues to transform towards becoming a more digital, customer-centric organization. As a part of this ongoing transformation, we are building digital solutions based on the latest technologies.

The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of customers rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering our team members with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of the business, which is why we need you.

We are seeking a self-motivated, forward-thinking Engineer who is obsessed with delivering value to our customers and is excited to see the successful implementation of the products you deliver delight our customers.

Office location: Boston - USA or Toronto - Canada or Waterloo - Canada

Work arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days from Office and 2 days from home. Remote working option is not available.

Responsibilities

1. Owning and responsible for building, execution and deploying cloud-native applications
2. Working with the latest tech stack including Angular, React, .Net, JavaScript on the latest platforms Azure Kubernetes Services, Application Service Environments using DevOps / GitOps
3. Builds, codes, tests, maintain high quality software ensuring that the proper quality gates are passed (including test coverage, security validation) using the appropriate DevSecOps tools
4. Ability to translate Insurance buying requirements into software requirements. Validate possible solutions against architectural guardrails
5. Create diagrams and documentation to support and articulate design solutions
6. Collaborating with other engineers through pair-programming and knowledge transfer sessions
7. Expect coaching and mentoring from lead engineers who have a passion for technology
8. You will learn and thrive as part of a large organization which at the same has the flexibility transparency and a “go-getter” culture of a startup. You will have access to best-in-class technology and partners which is something that comes with being part of an organization this size. You will have an opportunity to develop both technically as well as understand how businesses work.

1. You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
2. You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
3. You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
4. You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
5. You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
6. You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

1. Experiment with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next.
2. Bring excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
3. Experience with agile and DevOps/DevSecOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration
4. Strong verbal and communication skills with the ability to effectively articulate and communicate technical requirements and the ability to translate into business acumen
5. Get to showcase your work to engineering staff within the team and other areas of John Hancock through demos
6. Flexibility in supporting our customer/end-users during the roll out of new features to keep delighting them.

1. A competitive salary and benefits packages.
2. A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
3. A focus on growing your career path with us.
4. Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
5. Professional development and leadership opportunities.

1. Values-first culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
2. Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
3. Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
4. Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
5. Championing Corporate Citizenship: We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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 our story .

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

Boston, Massachusetts

Hybrid

$85,750.00 USD - $159,250.00 USD

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/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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