The opportunity

Does change excite you? Do you want to be part of the team that redefines how we get work done? We are changing the way we manage technology and we want you to be part of it! We are growing our teams, with the mandate to power world-class customer and employee experiences through software and we need you.

We are seeking a self-motivated engineer , who is obsessed with understanding the business, delivering value, are forward-thinking, and excited to see the successful implementatio n of the products they deliver for the Wealth and Asset Management business at Manulife. The team are part way through implementing a major digital system that will standardize our investment processes across Asia . This role will handle the implementation of the digital systems from front to back for Manulife Investment Management in the Philippines .


Responsibilities

• Build, code, test, maintain high quality software
• Translate user requirements into software requirements
• Design, develop, test, deliver, maintain and improve business applications as a member of a team, works across full-stack through entire software development lifecycle
• Prioritize efficient code production and handle daily production issues, if any

You will demonstrate the following behaviours :

• Have a driving entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working within a rapid ly changing startup environment
• L ove the challenge of working on a small team and being part of a larger movement to change the culture of an enterprise
• Collaborate with and demons t rate empathy and generosity towards business stakeholders, product managers, software engineers, and operations engineers to uncover pain points
• Be curious to understand the fundamentals of capital markets and financial services in support of our service and product offerings
• Collaborative attitude, willingness to work with team members; able to coach, participate in code reviews, share skills and methods
• Constantly learn from both success and failure
• Good organizational and problem-solving abilities that enable you to manage through creative abrasion
• Good verbal and written communication; able to effectively articulate technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes
• Experiment with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next
• Managing the full Software Delivery Lifecycle including coding, testing, deployment, and support, in a Dev Ops environment
• Translate user requirements into software requirements
Practice TDD and BDD engineering techniques

How will you create impact?

The role will report to the Head of Business Solutions.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• Proficiency in javascript /typescript stack ( Node.js , Nest JS , React ) , RESTful, Graph QL / g RPC , JSON
• Proficiency in API development (REST, Graph)
• Experience with distributed messaging and event driven systems (Kafka, MQ, etc.)
• Knowledge of relational as well as No SQL Document Database
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes Container Orchestration is a plus
• High proficiency in developmental toolsets including CI/CD tools
• Experience with Micro Services and development tools like GIT
• Excellent analytical, problem solving skills
Understanding of Agile methodologies

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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 recruitment@manulife.com .

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