Senior Full-stack Software Engineer

Manulife; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking an senior full-stack software leader in Hong Kong to develop and maintain an end-to-end application stack across frontend, backend and cloud infrastructure. You will participate in architectural discussions and drive feature design while guiding a cross-functional team in a SCRUM environment.

Role requires 8+ years of full-stack development with 5+ years in a leadership capacity, strong Java/Spring Boot and Angular/Node.js skills, and experience with Azure cloud services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of full-stack software development experience; minimum of 5 years in a leading role
• Proficiency in Java, Springboot, Angular, Node.js/React, Azure DB, JavaScript, AKS & Azure cloud services
• Solid experience with Alibaba cloud, Polar DB, AI technologies are an advantage
• Experience with DevOps, RESTful API design, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and version control
• Strong understanding of performance optimization and coding standard
• Collaborative mindset with ability to coach, mentor and lead teams
• Experiments with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next
• Familiarity with insurance industry and distribution compensation systems is a plus
• Experience managing sizable projects or programs is preferable

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end application stack including frontend, backend and cloud infrastructure
• Participate in architectural discussions and design new features and systems
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and industry norms
• Debug and resolve technical issues with cross-functional teams
• Apply best practices for security including authentication, authorization, encryption and threat mitigation
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code
• Manage vendor to ensure timely, high-quality and cost-effective deliverables
• Contribute to Agile planning and SCRUM delivery of user stories
• Provide production support during non-office hours as required

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

Node.js/React

Azure Cloud

AKS

Azure DB

CI/CD

REST API

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end application stack which includes frontend, backend and cloud infrastructure.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the design of the new features and systems.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and follow industry norms.
• Debug and resolve technical issues and bugs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Apply best practices for system security, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat mitigation.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to industry standards.
• Manage vendor to ensure timely, high-quality and cost-effective deliverables
• Contribute to Agile planning and delivery of user stories in a SCRUM environment
• Provide production support during non-office hours as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of full-stack software development experience; minimum of 5 years of experience in a leading role
• Proficiency in Java, Springboot, Angular, Node.js/React, Azure DB, JavaScript, AKS & Azure cloud services
• Solid experience or technical knowledge of Alibaba cloud, Polar DB, AI technologies are an advantage
• Experience with DevOps, RESTful API design, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and version control.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization and coding standard
• Collaborative mindset with ability to coach, mentor and lead teams.
• Experiments with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next.
• Familiarity with insurance industry and distribution compensation systems is a plus.
• Experience managing sizable projects or programs is preferable

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].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid