Full Stack Developer
About The Position
Join Manulife's Group Functions Data Office and help build the next generation of cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions. This role provides an opportunity to work on innovative Azure-based applications that support enterprise data, automation, and AI initiatives across the organization. Working closely with the Data Office, AI teams, and engineering partners, you will develop scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions that drive business value and advance our technology strategy. Unlike traditional Java-focused Full Stack roles, this position focuses on Python, Azure platform services, APIs, and AI-driven application development.
Requirements
- 4 or more years of relevant industry experience in Full Stack, Software, Backend, or Application Development.
- Strong hands-on experience developing applications using Python and FastAPI.
- Experience designing, developing, and integrating REST APIs and microservices.
- Strong experience with Azure PaaS services, including Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, and related Azure services.
- Experience working with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Microsoft Graph APIs.
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
- Experience deploying and supporting cloud-native applications in Azure environments.
- Working knowledge of ReactJS and modern front-end development practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search.
- Experience building AI-enabled applications or intelligent automation solutions.
- Exposure to AI-focused development, AI modeling concepts, or collaboration with AI teams.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with Azure monitoring, observability, and logging tools.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Experience working within Agile development environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs with Azure services and third-party platforms.
- Develop and deploy applications using Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) technologies.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Azure DevOps tools.
- Secure applications and APIs using Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Graph APIs, and Azure Key Vault.
- Work with Cosmos DB, Azure OpenAI, and Azure AI Search to build intelligent, data-driven applications.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate services with ReactJS applications.
- Partner with AI teams to support AI-focused application development and enterprise AI initiatives.
- Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement activities.
Benefits
- 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) and financial education and counseling resources.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
