Senior Full-stack Software Engineer

Manulife/John Hancock

Hong Kong

Hybrid

HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock in Hong Kong seeks an experienced senior full-stack software engineer to lead end-to-end development across frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure.

You will participate in architecture discussions, drive design of new features, coach junior developers, and ensure high-quality code through reviews, CI/CD, and security best practices in a SCRUM environment. Hybrid work arrangement.

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.
Experience with DevOps, RESTful API design, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and version control.
Strong understanding of performance optimization and coding standard; mentoring and leadership abilities.

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 standards.
Debug and resolve technical issues with cross-functional teams.
Apply security best practices including authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat mitigation.
Lead teams and mentor developers in SCRUM environments.
Provide production support during non-office hours as required.

Skills

Java

Springboot

Angular

Node.js/React

Azure cloud services

JavaScript

AKS

DevOps

RESTful API design

Performance optimization

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Job description

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 hr@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement Hybrid

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.

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