Lead Software Engineer

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team in a technical role delivering system enhancements for Credit and Financial Risk and Accounting Adjustment applications. This role is hybrid, Toronto, based.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of offshore, onshore software developers and engineers

• Work with squad lead and other development team members to implement new features and user stories needed in Credit and Financial Risk and Accounting Adjustment applications. Focus on capital markets common products such as Equity and Fixed Income as well as Commercial Real Estate, Credit Default Swaps and Reinsurance.

• Create or update documentation in support of development efforts. Documents may include detailed specifications, implementation guides, architecture diagrams or design documents.

• Lead or participate in design reviews with the squad and business to ensure that each increment adheres to original vision as described in the user story and all standard resource libraries and architecture patterns as appropriate.

• Analyze existing code, data mappings and workflows to address future improvements.

• Design, develop, test, deliver, maintain, and improve business applications as a member of a team, working across full-stack through the entire software development lifecycle.

• Design end-user interfaces, databases, APIs and server-side logic while maintain both front and back-end web applications’ components.

• Apply disciplined coding practices to enable agility and delivery of high-quality code.

• Apply design patterns, automation, and semantic versioning where and when available.

• Conduct a wide range of tests and analysis to ensure software applications meets or exceeds standards, and end-user requirements.

• Develop detailed system design specifications to serve as a guide for system/program development.

• Resolve application vulnerabilities as identified through standard application health checks.

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How will you create an impact?

Globally, our stakeholders rely on us to help them manage credit and financial risk and ensure accurate general ledger details for financial reporting. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable to support our ongoing digital enablement goals.

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

• 10+ years with Java development experience

• 1+ years on Microservices/Kubernetes (AKS preferably).

• 5+ years of strong SQL experience.

• Core Tech Demand: Kubernetes, React JS, Springboot, Databricks, Github.

• Secondary Tech Demand: MS SQL query, Azure SQL.

• Credit and financial risk, capital markets, portfolio positions, security master, accounting, finance experience or knowledge preferred.

• Investments' data experience preferred.

• Functional & technical skills to design, develop and enhance system based on business requirements.

• Experience with back-end and front-end technologies and/or back-end and front-end frameworks.

• Understand how to develop architectural designs for applications.

• Nice to have: Moody’s Impairment Studio, Moody’s Risk Frontier, Moody’s Portfolio Studio

• Able to work in Agile environment indicating progress and reporting in JIRA

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.

Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.