GRO Program - Technology

Manulife Insurance Malaysia; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Mental health

Vision care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Manulife is launching GRO Technology, a two-year rotational program for early talent. You will rotate through Full-Stack Software Engineer and Data Engineering roles, gaining mentorship, core skills training, and leadership exposure in a values-driven environment. The program emphasizes wellbeing and accelerated career progression, with hybrid working arrangements in the U.S.

market. You will contribute to design, development and testing of system components, while building practical experience

Qualifications

• Expected graduation Spring 2027 from an accredited university in Computer Engineering, CS or Software related field.
• Passion to be a professional software/data engineer.
• Understanding of OO design, SDLC and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of system components (API, microservices, apps).
• Analyze business requirements and contribute to design specifications.
• Create and execute unit tests to verify components.
• Track and address defects and communicate fixes.
• Interface with dependent systems for scheduling/planning.
• Document system component changes clearly.
• Perform basic analysis and debugging on existing components.
• Develop skills with tools like Java, Spring Boot, Git, CI/CD, ReactJS, Azure AKS/ACS, APIM, Salesforce, .NET, AI tools.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Spring Boot

Git

CI/CD

ReactJS

Azure AKS

APIM

Salesforce

.NET

AI Tools

Prompt Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future starting with you! Our GRO program is a bold new approach to early talent development, designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife’s flagship early talent program. It’s more than just a job, it’s a launchpad for your career. GRO offers a consistent, high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization. Launch your tech career within Manulife’s Technology stream of the GRO Program. This is a two-year rotational program designed to develop future technology leaders through two 12-month placements in roles such as Full-Stack Software Engineer and Data Engineering. As part of GRO Technology, you’ll gain access to a supportive community, and benefit from structured learning, core skills training, mentorship, and leadership exposure, empowering you to grow your skills while making a real impact. With a values-first culture, professional development at every step, and a focus on your wellbeing and accelerated career progression, GRO Technology is your gateway to a meaningful and future-ready tech career.

Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of system components (e.g., API, microservice, application) per defined architecture and program specifications.
• Analyze business requirements and contribute to design specifications for system components.
• Create and execute unit tests ensuring system components operate as specified.
• Track, communicate and suggest solutions for managing defects.
• Interface with other dependent systems for scheduling and planning.
• Clearly document system component modifications.
• Perform basic analysis and debugging functions on existing system components.
• Develop competency with possible supporting tools such as Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Git, CI/CD, ReactJS, Azure AKS/ACS, APIM, Salesforce, .NET., and AI Tools and Prompt Engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Expected graduation of Spring 2027 from an accredited university with an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Passion to be a professional software engineer/data engineer.
• Understand object-oriented software development frameworks and design patterns.
• Understand DevOps, Web and Mobile development and testing, Test Driven Development, Pair Programming, Data/Database technologies, Cybersecurity, Microservices.
• Understand Software Development Lifecycle approaches, especially Agile/Scaled Agile/Scrum development practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of emerging technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude to solve business problems with technology.

Salary range is expected to be between $90,000.00 CAD - $120,000.00 USD. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.

We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.

Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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].

Referenced Salary Location Boston, Massachusetts

Working Arrangement Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between $80,625.00 USD - $134,375.00 USD. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.

We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.

Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-JH This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

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.

Our ambition is to be the most digital, customer-centric global company in our industry. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.