Associate Full Stack Software Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Associate Full-stack Software Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to building reliable, high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with experienced engineers to develop your technical skills while supporting the design, development, testing, and delivery of modern applications.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain frontend and backend application components with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Contribute to applications using technologies such as Spring Boot, Node.js, React, and Angular.
• Build and test React or Angular user interfaces and Node.js or Spring Boot APIs using established frameworks and libraries.
• Participate in code reviews and apply established coding standards, secure coding practices, and software engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot application issues and work with team members to identify and implement solutions.
• Support application monitoring and reliability using tools such as New Relic and application telemetry.
• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, refinement, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with engineers, QA, product owners, and other stakeholders to deliver software features and improvements.
• Continuously learn new technologies and engineering practices while contributing knowledge and ideas within the team.

Required Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in software development, internships and equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and frontend frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Familiarity with backend development using Node.js, Java/Spring Boot, REST APIs, or GraphQL.
• Basic understanding of relational or NoSQL databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with source control using Git and GitHub.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD and DevOps concepts, with exposure to tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, or Snyk being an advantage.
• Basic understanding of cloud and container technologies; exposure to Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure AKS is an advantage.
• Good problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and develop new technical capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly within a software engineering team.

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 hr@manulife.com.

About Us

We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better.

Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future.

Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition. Recent awards include:

• 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
• Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025
• Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026
• We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026
• #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026

Our ambition is to be the number one choice for customers. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.