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Full-Stack Software Engineer

John Hancock
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026
We at John Hancock / Manulife are hiring for 2 Full-stack software engineers to support Digital Correspondence, Paper Reduction, and Operational efficiency.

Office location: Boston - USA (ideal location) or Toronto - Canada (alternative) or Waterloo - Canada (alternative)

Work arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in Office, 2 days from Home); Remote working option is not available;

Position Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain clean, well-documented, and efficient code for both the front-end (React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end (your preferred server-side language, .NET/C#).
  • Be responsible for your work and the progress of your team, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
  • Work with product managers and other engineers to define technical requirements.
  • Collaborate with designers to curate an idea user experience.
  • Design and build scalable and secure APIs.
  • Implement robust and efficient databases.
  • Solve and debug complex technical issues.
  • Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
  • Pair program with other engineers on the team.
  • Stay up to date on the latest development technologies and trends.
  • Use leading technologies such as GitHub Copilot to increase efficiency.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Mentoring experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • Proficiency in C# and/or Java
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Experience with MuleSoft is highly desirable but not a must have
  • Strong understanding of front-end and back-end development principles
  • Excellent fixing and debugging skills with a collaborative approach to timely resolution and communication on after action
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to assess requirements and provide technical solutioning options and level of effort estimates
  • Continuous learning mentality and advocate for positive change

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Azure, AKS on Azure, or other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)
  • Experience with MuleSoft is highly desirable but not a must have
  • Experience with DevOps principles and tools Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Experience with project tracking software (e.g., Jira)
  • Experience with project tracking software (e.g Jira)

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Referenced Salary Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$90,160.00 USD - $167,440.00 USD

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/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

Salary : $90,160 - $167,440

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