Full-Stack Software Engineer - React

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Mental health

Vision

Disability – short-term

Disability – long-term

Life and AD&D insurance

Adoption/surrogacy benefits

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plans

Financial education and counseling

Holidays

Vacation

Personal days

Sick days

Leaves of absence

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a skilled Full Stack Software Engineer in Waterloo, Ontario. You will design, develop, test, and deploy full‑stack business applications across the technology stack, focusing on React front-ends and API/server‑side services.

You’ll work in an Agile/DevOps environment to deliver high‑quality software and reusable components that enhance accessibility and performance. Requirements include 3–5 years of experience, strong React/Node.js/Express, CSS/HTML, Redux, and a

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional Full Stack Software Engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with React, Node.js, Express, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• 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 responsive UI skills.
• Experience with accessibility in design and development lifecycle (WCAG 2.1).
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, automated testing, CI/CD, API development, and database design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deliver, maintain, and improve full-stack business applications.
• Build modern, responsive front-end experiences with React and Redux.
• Design and integrate APIs, databases, server-side logic, and front-end components.
• Develop reusable React components and maintainability practices.
• Create tests and test harnesses to support reliable releases and CI.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into digital solutions.

Skills

React

Node.js

Express

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Agile

DevOps

CI/CD

REST API

WCAG 2.1

Tools

Redux

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

AKS

Job description

Full Stack Software Engineer 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. Build modern, responsive, reusable user experiences using React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. 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 WCAG2.1. 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.
• Strong hands‑on experience with React, Node.js, Express, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• 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 WCAG2.1.
• 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.

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

• 2026Gallup 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
• #1Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident2026

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 [e-mail].

Referenced Salary

Location: Waterloo, Ontario

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

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.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• mental health
• vision
• short‑and‑long‑term disability
• life and AD&D insurance coverage
• adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
• employee/family assistance plans

• retirement savings plans
• financial education and counseling resources

• holidays
• vacation
• personal
• sick days
• statutory leaves of absence

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 U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

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.

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