Front-End Software Engineer

The Opportunity

Front End Software Engineer (GWAM Digital Technologies)
 

This job description does not represent a comprehensive listing of job duties that are required of the employee performing this role. We reserve the right to change duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice.

The Global Wealth & Asset Management Digital Technologies group division is looking for a self-motivated, driven, and enthusiastic team member to support the Digital Technologies organization driving digital transformation and marketing automation. Our global team provides digital technology solutions to investors, advisors, and retail customers across the globe. We are looking for an intermediate level Front End Software Engineer to drive digital initiatives and help transform the group to have a digital first, customer centric mindset.

Office location: preferred location is Waterloo - Canada, alternative location is Toronto - Canada

Work arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from Home (Remote working option is not available)

People Management: no

Key Accountabilities:

• Builds, codes, tests, maintain high quality software.

• Participates in Agile sprints and ceremonies; supports rapid iteration and development.

• Translates user requirements into software requirements.

• Designs, develops, tests, delivers, maintains, and improves business applications as a member of a team, works across full stack through entire software development lifecycle.

• Accepts and modifies specifications and standards.

• Manages portions of development project

Job Requirements:

• Must have minimum 5 years IT industry experience

• Must have Front end development experience for at least 3 to 5 years with 3 or more years in a similar position

• Solid hands-on experience in React, Node.js, Express, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 and writing front end tests.

• Experience in designing solid React components with Redux, that is reusable, efficient, and easy to maintain; Knowledge of React server-side rendering.

• Solid CSS experience in building user interfaces with scalability and mobile responsiveness in mind.

• Experience in building digital products with accessibility in mind and conducting accessibility testing throughout the design and development processes.

• Familiarity with agile and DevOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration, and other approaches to accelerate the delivery of new features.

• Experience working/communicating with clients and stakeholders while being empathetic to their needs.

• Good verbal and written communication; effectively articulates technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes.

Nice to haves:

• Working knowledge or exposure to Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) will be a HUGE plus.

• Cloud based development experience with Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) or similar platform.

• Exposure to PaaS and micro-service architectures.

• Working Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Github Actions/ Team City

• Knowledge in Github CodeQL, Synk, and SonarQube

• Developing junior engineers and a passion for growing staff within the organization

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. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

Waterloo, Ontario

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$75,880.00 CAD - $140,920.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

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 [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.