Associate Back-end Software Engineer

Manulife/John Hancock; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 56,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a software developer to design and build applications supporting business needs. You will conduct unit testing and assist with functional and non-functional testing to ensure readiness for SIT/UAT.

The role also involves assisting senior colleagues with system design and documentation, and providing post go-live support for in-house applications. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this hybrid工作 arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in CS/CE/IT or related technical discipline.
• 1–3 years hands-on software development experience.
• Experience in AS/400 development, including RPG, RPGLE, CL, and CLLE programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications and supporting components to meet business needs.
• Conduct unit testing on applications to ensure its readiness for SIT / UAT.
• Assist on functional and non-functional testing of applications.
• Assist Senior team member on system design and documentation.
• Provide effective post go-live system support and maintenance for in-house build application systems.

Skills

Software development

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology or related discipline

Tools

AS/400 RPG

RPGLE

CL

CLLE

Job description

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop applications and supporting components to meet business needs
• Conduct unit testing on applications to ensure its readiness for SIT / UAT
• Assist on functional and non-functional testing of applications
• Assist Senior team member on system design and documentation
• Provide effective post go-live system support and maintenance for in-house build application systems

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in software development, with a solid foundation in application development, troubleshooting, and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Experience in AS/400 development, including RPG, RPGLE, CL, and CLLE programming.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with users, stakeholders, and team members through both verbal and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting legacy or core business systems is strongly preferred

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.

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. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition. Recent awards include: 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025 Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026 #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026

Our ambition is to be the number one choice for customers. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.