Back End Software Engineer

3-5 sentence summary about the role considering these questions: what is the opportunity? How is this role contributing to our mission? What will they get from this opportunity? Key Responsibilities: Helps translate business and functional requirements into documented technical specifications or user stories. Designs, develops, tests, and deploys back-end functionality and components. Writes clear, readable and maintainable code, and take ownership of the quality and usability of code. Optimizes back-end systems for performance and efficiency. Integrates back-end systems with third-party applications through API development and data exchange. Develops and maintains RESTful APIs and microservices. Troubleshoots and resolves back-end system issues through database optimization and the implementation of efficient data structures and algorithms. Documents code and technical processes. Upholds software development leading practices, including writing clean and extensive code. Performs peer reviews of code / deliverables and analysis for continuous learning and continuous improvement. Stays up-to-date with the latest back-end technologies and trends and continuously improves skills and competency. Ensures data is properly stored and easily retrievable through the design and implementation of data models and the optimization of database performance. Ensures the protection and authentication of sensitive data by implementing security mechanisms. Job Requirements: Knowledge in developing cloud-based applications Experience with back-end technologies and/or back-end frameworks Proficiency in programming and scripting languages commonly used for back-end development Experience with RESTful APIs and concepts Proficiency in fundamental web technologies Familiarity with designing, building, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining code in multi-service architecture Experience with CI/CD tools and deploying code to production Understand cloud fundamentals When you join our team: 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 global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. 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 hr@manulife.com. Working Arrangement Hybrid We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition. Recent awards include: 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025 Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026 #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026 To receive our latest job opportunities directly to your inbox, create an account or sign in and navigate to the ‘Job Alerts’ section located in the top right corner of the page. From there, you can sign up to receive job alerts. Our ambition is to be the number one choice for customers. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.