Full-Stack Software Engineer - React

Manulife; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to work across the technology stack, delivering modern digital solutions. You will build engaging front-end experiences with React and integrate APIs and server-side services in a collaborative Agile and DevOps environment.

You’ll contribute through the full lifecycle from design to deployment, emphasising accessibility and responsive design, with opportunities to grow expertise across CI/CD and security practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional Full Stack Software Engineering experience.
• Experience building and testing modern front-end applications.
• Strong knowledge of React component architecture and Redux, with emphasis on reusable components.
• Understanding of React server-side rendering and responsive UI design.
• Experience developing applications with accessibility built into the lifecycle (WCAG 2.1).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain full-stack business applications.
• Design and integrate APIs, databases, server-side logic, and front-end components.
• Develop reusable React components and manage state with Redux.
• Collaborate in Agile/DevOps environment to automate testing, CI/CD, and security.
• Build tests and harnesses to support reliable releases and CI.

Skills

Full stack engineering

React

Redux

APIs

HTML/CSS

Agile

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Tools

Jenkins/TeamCity

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

GitHub Actions

Job description

Build technology that makes a difference.

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful digital experiences, solve complex engineering challenges, and work alongside talented people who care about delivering technology the right way.

Help craft the future you want to see, and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer who enjoys working across the technology stack and turning ideas into modern, scalable digital solutions.

You’ll contribute throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from design and prototyping through development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement. You’ll build engaging front-end experiences with React while developing and integrating APIs and server-side services, all within a collaborative Agile and DevOps environment.

If you enjoy solving challenging problems, experimenting with new approaches, and building high-quality products that create a better digital experience, this could be a great next step.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, deliver, maintain, and continuously improve full-stack business applications.
• Design and integrate APIs, databases, server-side logic, and front-end components.
• Develop reusable and maintainable React components using technologies such as Redux.
• Apply disciplined engineering practices, design patterns, automation, and semantic versioning to deliver high-quality software.
• Build automated tests and test harnesses that support reliable releases and continuous integration.
• Perform technical spikes and prototypes to evaluate ideas, reduce uncertainty, and solve complex engineering challenges.
• Troubleshoot defects, improve application performance, and continuously enhance the quality and efficiency of our software.
• Build digital experiences with accessibility and mobile responsiveness at the forefront, including alignment with WCAG 2.1.
• Work within modern CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
• Participate in design discussions, brainstorming, code reviews, and peer collaboration.
• Partner with business, product, design, and technology stakeholders to transform requirements into effective digital solutions.
• Create technical documentation to support deployment, maintenance, operations, and evolving business needs.
• Share your expertise with other engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of professional Full Stack Software Engineering experience.
• Experience building and testing modern front-end applications.
• Strong knowledge of React component architecture and Redux, with an emphasis on reusable, efficient, maintainable components.
• Understanding of React server-side rendering.
• Strong CSS expertise and experience building responsive, scalable user interfaces.
• Experience developing digital products with accessibility built into the design and development lifecycle.
• Experience developing applications in alignment with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1.
• Understanding of Agile, DevOps, automated testing, continuous integration, API development, and database design.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts, options, and outcomes.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to understand and respond to the needs of clients and stakeholders.

Even Better If You Have

• Experience or exposure to Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Cloud development experience using Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or a similar container platform.
• Experience with PaaS and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins or TeamCity.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions.
• Experience with code quality and application security tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, and WebInspect.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and a genuine interest in helping other developers grow.

Why Join Us?

At Manulife, you’ll have the opportunity to do more than write code. You’ll help shape digital experiences, influence technical solutions, learn from people across different disciplines, and continue expanding your skills.

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.

Bring your ideas. Build great technology. Keep growing. Let’s make every day better.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

Referenced Salary Location

Waterloo, Ontario

Working Arrangement

ハイブリッド勤務

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 [e-mail] 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 [e-mail] for more information about US‑specific paid time off provisions.

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