Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Manulife Financial; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled software developer to join their dynamic team in Waterloo. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality business applications across the full software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mobile development using React Native and backend services with NestJS, along with a strong understanding of RESTful APIs. Join a company that values innovation and offers a supportive hybrid work environment, empowering you to grow your career while making a positive impact in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Mental Health Support

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Work Environment

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT software development with a focus on mobile and backend.
• Expertise in React Native and building REST APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and Agile experience.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains high-quality software applications.
• Participates in Agile sprints and translates user requirements.
• Contributes code and collaborates with team members.

Skills

React Native

TypeScript

NestJS

REST APIs

Agile Methodologies

Problem Solving

Software Development Lifecycle

RDBMS

Data Structures

Object-Oriented Design

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

Master in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Job description

The Opportunity

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Help shape the future you want to see — and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

Office Location: Ideally Waterloo - ON, alternatively Toronto - ON

Work arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from Home (remote working arrangement is not available)

People Leader Role: No

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designs, develops, tests, delivers, maintains and improves business applications as a member of a team, works across full-stack through entire software development lifecycle.

Individual Responsibilities:

1. Builds, codes, tests, maintain high quality software
2. Participates in Agile sprints and ceremonies; supports rapid iteration and development
3. Translates user requirements into software requirements
4. Designs, develops, tests, delivers, maintains and improves business applications as a member of a team, works across full-stack through entire software development lifecycle
5. Builds code to specifications and standards
6. Builds and codes moderately complex software
7. Minimal time coaching teammates
8. Contributes code across BUs
9. Has positive impact to specific organizational entities & has some understanding of the nature of the impact
10. Usually a top contributor to team's success
11. Designs, codes, unit tests and integrates new features and functionality as defined by the PO and team
12. Applies creative problem solving that bring software designs to life
13. Builds apps, APIs and data solutions to drive projects
14. Promotes agile principles and methodology
15. Participates in ideation and brainstorming sessions to devise creative and disruptive digital solutions
16. Performs various investigative "Spikes" in order to mitigate technical uncertainty and risk
17. Assists in the development of automated test harnesses as necessary to ensure delivery of high quality code
18. Updates progress daily through the tracking tool (Jira) or Kanban board
19. Completes and ensures completion of any required documentation required e.g. deployment, maintenance, support and business needs
20. Participate in the weekly Look Ahead meetings to assist the Product Owner to refine the Product Backlog including providing initial estimates
21. Apply disciplined coding practices to enable agility and delivery of high quality code

Job Requirements:

Must have:

• 7+ years of IT software development experience

• 5+ years of production experience with mobile development using React Native (TypeScript): Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining mobile applications with React Native and TypeScript.

• 3+ years of production experience with NestJS: Solid experience in developing backend services using NestJS.

• 5+ years of experience building and integrating REST APIs: Strong background in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.

• Expert understanding of software development lifecycle
• Understanding of how technology supports Manulife business strategy
• Familiar with platform technologies
• Familiar with modern software architectures and API-driven development
• Familiar with scripting languages
• Prioritizes efficient code production by using open-source frameworks and patterns

• Mentors Associate Engineers
• Seeks coaching from experts
• Attends advanced training sessions and is certified on multiple domains of expertise
• Demonstrates all core skills, and good interpersonal skills for the role
• Good working and background knowledge of area of practice
• Use and combine knowledge of the discipline and the market to formulate the right approach
• Participates in functional demos utilizing new tech; designs own control structures
• Fit for purpose, though may lack refinement
• Sees actions partly in terms of longer-term goals
• Understands the corporate climate & culture
• Strong knowledge of the business
• Writes clear, readable and maintainable code, takes ownership of the quality and usability of code
• Understands how to find and reuse patterns and platforms in the Manulife ecosystem and the broader community
• Hands-on RDBMS experience (data modeling, analysis, programming, stored procedures)
• Good foundation in data structures, algorithms, and OO Design with rock-solid programming skills
• Collaborative attitude, willingness to work with team members; able to coach, participate in code reviews, share skills and methods
• Constantly learns from both success and failure
• Good organizational and problem-solving abilities that enable you to manage through creative abrasion
• Good verbal and written communication; effectively articulates technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes
• Experiments with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next
• BS or MS in Computer Science preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Experiments with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next.

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 [e-mail] .

Primary Location

Waterloo, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$94,220.00 CAD - $174,980.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. 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. 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. 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 U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.