Senior Cloud Engineer

Manulife/John Hancock; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, build, and optimize cloud platforms in a hybrid work environment. You will collaborate with engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable cloud solutions and lead modernization initiatives across platforms.

The role requires 8+ years in cloud engineering with hands-on Azure, AKS, Terraform, and DevOps experience. Strong Unix/Linux skills and API development are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience in cloud engineering and distributed systems design.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes (AKS), and Terraform.
• Unix/Linux environments proficiency.
• DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement cloud-based applications and infrastructure solutions.
• Build and maintain compliant cloud environments.
• Automate and orchestrate cloud platforms using modern DevOps and IaC practices.
• Develop and maintain APIs and integration solutions across platforms.
• Support deployment, testing, and CI activities.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to drive rapid delivery.
• Research emerging technologies to improve performance and efficiency.
• Lead best practices and mentor team members on cloud modernization.

Skills

8+ years experience

Azure

Kubernetes (AKS)

Terraform

Unix/Linux

DevOps

CI/CD

Agile

RESTful APIs

Cloud-native apps

Tools

AKS

Terraform

API Gateways

Messaging

Event Streaming

Distributed Tracing

Job description

Are you passionate about building scalable, secure, and modern cloud solutions? We're looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer who can combine deep technical expertise with business insight to help drive our cloud transformation journey. In this role, you'll design, build, automate, and optimize cloud platforms while partnering closely with engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement cloud-based applications and infrastructure solutions.
• Build and maintain cloud environments that align with security and operational standards.
• Automate and orchestrate cloud platforms using modern DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Develop and maintain APIs, web services, and integration solutions across enterprise platforms.
• Support application deployment, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous integration activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to drive rapid delivery and innovation.
• Research and implement emerging technologies to improve platform performance and engineering efficiency.
• Lead cloud engineering best practices and mentor team members on cloud adoption and modernization initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience, including cloud engineering and distributed systems design.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes (AKS), and Terraform.
• Solid knowledge of Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile software development practices.
• Hands-on experience building and integrating RESTful APIs, web services, and cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with modern platform technologies including API Gateways, Messaging, Event Streaming, Distributed Tracing, SQL, and Document Databases.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public, private, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Kubernetes and/or HashiCorp certifications.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale PaaS solutions, particularly using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code, Desired State Configuration, and cloud platform automation.

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 JohnHancock

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Our Mission

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.

Awards

• 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

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