Senior Full Stack Data Governance Engineer

Manulife; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 113,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Canada is seeking a skilled professional to build innovative data governance solutions using Azure and Databricks. In this role, you will develop full-stack applications, maintain backend services with Python, and create RESTful APIs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in similar roles and a strong proficiency in Azure services. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary ranging from $113,000 to $163,000 CAD, along with generous benefits and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off including holidays and sick days

Employee/family assistance plans

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in full-stack development concentrating on Azure data platforms.
• Strong experience with Azure PaaS services (Web Apps, Functions, Key Vault, Cosmos DB, Purview).
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and Git-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop full-stack solutions for data governance capabilities.
• Create and maintain backend services using Python and integrating with Azure technologies.
• Develop RESTful APIs for metadata management and data quality workflows.

Skills

Full-stack development with Azure data platforms

Databricks

Python (FastAPI)

CI/CD pipelines

ReactJS

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure AD

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Are you passionate about building innovative solutions that make data trusted, secure, and accessible? Join our Global Data Governance Technology team and help us develop the future of data at Manulife. In this role, you’ll work with innovative technologies including Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and AI/ML tools. You will create systems that maintain data quality, compliance, and governance throughout the enterprise. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams, grow your skills, and make an impact in an inclusive, flexible environment where your ideas matter.

Position Responsibilities

• Build and develop full‑stack solutions that enable data governance capabilities across cloud‑native platforms.
• Build and maintain backend services using Python (FastAPI), integrating with Azure services, Databricks, Informatica, and ServiceNow.
• Develop and expose RESTful APIs to support metadata management, data lineage, and data quality workflows.
• Connect with Databricks UC and MLflow to enable scalable data processing and AI/ML model deployment.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Git to ensure secure, automated delivery.
• Secure applications using Azure AD, Key Vault, and Microsoft Graph APIs.
• Collaborate with front‑end developers to integrate APIs with ReactJS for governance dashboards.
• Work with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, SQL, Purview, Cosmos DB, Azure OpenAI, and AI Search to build intelligent, data‑driven governance solutions.
• Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and architecture discussions.
• Ensure compliance with DevSecOps practices and enterprise architecture standards.

Required Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in full‑stack development concentrating on Azure data platforms.
• Over 3 years of experience working with Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow, UC).
• Strong experience with Azure PaaS services (Web Apps, Functions, Key Vault, Cosmos DB, Purview).
• Proficient in Python (FastAPI or similar frameworks).
• Solid understanding of REST API build, integration, and security.
• Experience working with Databricks Unity Catalog and Informatica IDMC in data governance settings.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and Git‑based workflows.
• Working knowledge of ReactJS and modern front‑end development practices.
• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Azure OpenAI, AI Search, MLflow, and other AI/ML tools for intelligent automation.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools in Azure (Application Insights, Log Analytics).
• Experience working in federated data governance models and global environments.
• Middleware development experience for secure, scalable system integration.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll acknowledge and back you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion mean more than just words.
• As part of our distributed team, we’ll support you in crafting 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.

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.

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. 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.