Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

• Mentor a team of software engineers, providing guidance, code reviews, and technical oversight.
• Drive best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and deployment processes.
  
  

Full Stack Development

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  
  

Architecture & Design

• Architect and implement complex software solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical standards.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the development lifecycle.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain current and competitive.
• Advocate for continuous integration, continuous delivery, and other best practices to improve the software development lifecycle.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Senior or Lead Full Stack Software Engineer, with a strong portfolio of cloud native applications.
• Expertise in Springboot Java to build cloud-native microservices application.
• Expertise with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in back-end technologies such as backend application in Node.js and related framework
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular
• Working experience & knowledge using database including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or AliCloud.
• Strong experience with DevSecOps practices and working in Agile delivery methodology.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and team player.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).
• Knowledge of security best practices in web application development.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipeline
  
  

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.
  
  

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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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 [email protected].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid