Full-Stack Software Engineer

Manulife/John Hancock; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock in Malaysia is seeking a Data Engineer to design and optimize data pipelines. You will work with analytics and data science teams to deliver reliable data for reporting and downstream applications.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of hands‑on experience, strong SQL, Python, and experience with cloud data platforms, and a solid grasp of ELT/ETL practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science or related field.
• 2–3 years in Data Engineering or related roles.
• Strong SQL skills and Python for data processing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Ingest data from databases, APIs, and files using ELT/ETL.
• Develop data models to support analytics and reporting.
• Ensure data quality and monitor pipelines.
• Collaborate with analytics, data science, and product teams.
• Document pipelines and ensure security and cost optimization.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Python

Cloud platforms

Data modeling

ETL/ELT tools

Git

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

dbt

Airflow

Fivetran

Azure Data Factory

Job description

We are seeking a Data Engineer with 2-3 years of hands‑on experience in building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines and data platforms. This role will work closely with analytics, data science, and business teams to ensure high-quality, reliable, and scalable data for reporting, insights, and downstream applications. The ideal candidate has strong SQL skills, experience with cloud-based data platforms, and a solid understanding of modern ELT/ETL practices.

Position Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain reliable and scalable data pipelines for batch and (where applicable) near real‑time data processing
• Develop and manage ELT/ETL workflows to ingest data from multiple sources (databases, APIs, files)
• Build and optimize data models to support analytics, BI, and reporting use cases
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency through validation, monitoring, and testing
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and product teams to understand data requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline failures and performance issues
• Maintain documentation for data pipelines, data models, and operational processes
• Follow best practices in security, access control, and cost optimization for data platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• 2-3 years of professional experience in Data Engineering or related roles
• Strong proficiency in SQL (complex queries, joins, window functions)
• Experience with Python (or similar language) for data processing and automation
• Hands‑on experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Synapse)
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools or frameworks (dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, Azure Data Factory, etc.)
• Understanding of data modeling concepts (dimensional modeling, fact & dimension tables)
• Experience working with version control (Git)
• Good problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed processing frameworks (Spark / Databricks)
• Exposure to streaming data (Kafka, Event Hubs, Kinesis)
• Knowledge of data quality or observability tools
• Basic understanding of DevOps/IaC (Terraform, CI/CD pipelines)
• Experience supporting machine learning or GenAI data pipelines

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, 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/.

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 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