Backend Software Engineer

Manulife • Waterloo, ON

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives 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. The company is dedicated to investing in digital innovation and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Azure Data Explorer
• Observability and monitoring experience (e.g., New Relic)
• Experience with NodeJS and Microservices
• Experience with SQL

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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
• Financial education and counseling resources.
• Generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• The full range of statutory leaves of absence.
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed