Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Help shape the future you want to see — and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. JOB DESCRIPTION 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 Decision Authority: + Leads projects or work streams independently and contributes to their planning + May act as professional expertise information resource for colleagues in own area, advising on a particular topic with a degree of authority + Requires advanced problem-solving skills involving filtering, interpretation and validation of dynamic information + Works independently, receives minimal guidance + May coordinate resources for a small team and contribute to the effectiveness of their contributions to the broader area Skills: + Database Management + Server-side Frameworks + API Development + Server-Side Testing + CI/CD Methods + Regression Testing + Alicloud/Azure + Python 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. This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties required for this role. We reserve the right to change these duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite http://www.manulife.com . **Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades** En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas. Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente. Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo. Un representante de Recursos Humanos trabajará con los solicitantes que requieran una adaptación razonable durante el proceso de solicitud. Toda la información que se haya compartido durante el proceso de solicitud de adaptación se almacenará y utilizará de manera congruente con las leyes y las políticas de Manulife/John Hancock correspondientes. Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a recruitment@manulife.com . **Modalidades de Trabajo** Híbrido