Junior Web Developer jobs in Canada

Do you want to be part of a team that redefines how we get work done? We are changing the way we develop and we want you to be part of it! We are growing, with the directive to power world‑class customer and employee experiences through software and engineering skills.

The customer is at the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering engineers with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of the business, which is why we need you.

We are seeking a self‑motivated Senior Full Stack Engineer (Focus on Front‑End) to support our Design System driven React UI library and AEM platform, who is passionate about delivering value, is forward‑thinking, and excited to see the successful implementation of the products delivered.

Innovate and Build: Develop a library of scalable and maintainable React and Web Components aligned with our Design System. Implement these components across all our digital properties – for consumption in React applications and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform.

Collaborate with Visionaries: Work closely with Architects and Leads to design ground breaking solutions that meet business needs and drive innovation.

Embrace Agility: Engage in an agile delivery model, partnering with various product enablement teams to deliver excellence.

Collaborate with software engineers and leaders to identify challenges and speed up new business value delivery.

Lead with Experience: Bring your proven expertise in leading strategies and projects within complex business and marketing environments.

Thrive in a team setting, working together to tackle technical challenges.

5 or more years’ experience working in or leading complex enterprise implementations.

An entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working within a rapidly changing startup environment; you love the challenge of working on a small team and being part of a larger movement to change the engineering culture of an enterprise.

Understanding of Agile and DevOps principles, development focused on testing, continuous integration, and other Software Engineering norms to enhance the speed and quality of new features.

Strong understanding of the web platform and its capabilities.

Eagerness to learn emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next.

A capacity for constant learning from both success and failure, remaining open to change and continuous improvement.

Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities that enable you to manage through the creative process.

Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively articulate and communicate technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes to engineering leadership.

Languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, React, HTML5, CSS3, Java and/or similar technologies.

Supporting and working in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) – AEM skills are not required and can be learned on the job but is an asset if you have experience.

Open‑source! As we accelerate our delivery of world‑class experiences, we know embracing open‑source technologies will help us get there. Any experience with open source is very attractive to us!

• 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.

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.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Waterloo, Ontario

Hybrid

$94,220.00 CAD - $174,980.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.