Full Stack Software Engineer

Build technology that powers critical financial systems

We’re looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, building reliable applications, and working across technologies to modernize enterprise-scale platforms.

You’ll join our Group Functions Technology (GFT), Finance Solution Delivery team, where you’ll help design and deliver technology solutions supporting Finance and Treasury. The team works on interconnected applications responsible for financial information, reporting, cash management, treasury capabilities, and banking interfaces.

This is an opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle while contributing to the evolution of our target-state architecture. You’ll partner with engineers, architects, operations teams, and business stakeholders to turn complex requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable technology solutions.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and continuously improve business applications throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Build and enhance solutions using technologies such as Java, Python, Node.js, SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL and Transact-SQL supporting data-intensive applications and business processes.
• Collaborate with Finance and Treasury stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Work closely with architecture, platform, engineering, and operations teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and technology standards.
• Help modernize existing applications and contribute to the team's evolving target-state architecture.
• Develop, integrate, and support applications operating within a complex, controlled enterprise technology environment.
• Use GitHub and modern software engineering practices to support collaborative development and delivery.
• Partner with Information Risk Management and technology teams to support appropriate system controls and risk-management practices.
• Create clear technical documentation covering requirements, solution design, testing, implementation, and operational handover.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and help improve the performance and reliability of applications.
• Bring curiosity to the team by challenging existing approaches and identifying better ways to design and deliver solutions.

What we're looking for

• Approximately 3–5 years of professional software engineering or application development experience.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, and/or Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS).
• Strong SQL skills, including experience developing complex queries and working with Transact-SQL.
• Development experience with one or more modern programming technologies such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with GitHub and modern source-control and collaborative development practices.
• Exposure to SQL Server and data or business-intelligence technologies such as Power BI or OLAP tools.
• Familiarity with testing and API tools such as Selenium and Postman is an asset.
• Interest in emerging technologies, including the practical application of AI within software engineering and business solutions.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and solve problems in a complex technology environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to work with both technical and business stakeholders.

What will help you succeed

You’re someone who is:

• Curious: You enjoy learning new technologies and understanding how complex systems work.
• Collaborative: You work effectively with engineers, architects, business partners, operations teams, and other stakeholders.
• Self-driven: You can take ownership of a problem and move it forward while knowing when to bring others into the conversation.
• Pragmatic: You balance technical quality with business priorities, risk, and delivery requirements.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo: You’re willing to ask thoughtful questions and propose better approaches.
• Customer-focused: You think beyond the code and consider the experience and outcomes your solutions create for users.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, treasury, or cash-management processes.
• Experience working with applications supporting financial reporting or other controlled business processes.
• Additional experience with Power BI, automation, AI-enabled solutions, or modern cloud engineering practices.

Why this opportunity?

This role gives you the chance to combine full-stack engineering, cloud and data technologies, and business problem-solving while contributing to systems that support important Finance and Treasury capabilities.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across technologies rather than being confined to one layer of the stack, collaborate with experienced partners across the organization, and have a voice in how applications evolve as the team advances its technology architecture.

Bring your engineering skills, curiosity, and ideas. Help us build the next generation of our Finance and Treasury technology.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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].

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, OntarioHybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$86,100.00 CAD - $136,100.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.

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 [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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