We're looking for a Backend Software Engineer who is motivated by delivering customer and business value and enjoys working on transformative, large-scale initiatives. In this role, you'll contribute to the modernization of legacy platforms by integrating third-party vendor solutions with our core banking systems, using modern cloud and microservices technologies. You'll thrive here if you enjoy problem-solving, learning continuously, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Position Responsibilities:- Design, build, and maintain cloud-based backend services that are scalable, secure, and reliable
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs to support internal and external system interactions
- Contribute to the modernization of legacy applications using microservices architecture
- Deploy, monitor, and support services in production using CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
- Support operational excellence through monitoring, logging, and incident resolution
Required Qualifications:- At least 3 years of experience in backend software development
- Hands-on experience building applications using Java
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure
- Familiarity with Kubernetes
- Experience using CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions) to deploy production code
Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with Azure Data Explorer
- Observability and monitoring experience (e.g., New Relic)
- Experience with NodeJS and Microservices
- Experience with SQL
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 distributed team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
Referenced Salary LocationWaterloo, Ontario
Working ArrangementHybrid
Salary range is expected to be between$86,100.00 CAD - $136,100.00 CAD
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 [redacted] for the salary range for your location.
Manulife 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 and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [redacted] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
