Manulife is seeking a highly motivated and expert Mainframe and Application Back-End Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, programming, testing, and maintaining large-scale backend and client-server applications. You will craft, develop, test, and detail Mainframe APIs that are used by various other teams' client applications. You will also be required to help develop, document and test .NET services which interact with these APIs. This position is primarily back-end focused and involves the knowledge of integrating with mainframe systems, cloud-based systems and databases.

Key Responsibilities:

Mainframe API and Application Development:

• Design, develop, test, maintain Mainframe APIs using COBOL.

• Development and maintenance of .NET Services interacting with these API’s.

• Work across key data, rules, and transactional stacks through the entire application and system development life cycle.

• Translate user requirements into software requirements and build code to specifications and standards from simple to moderately sophisticated software.

Agile Methodology:

• Participate in Agile sprints and ceremonies to support rapid iteration and development.

• Promote Agile principles and methodology.

Software Development and Testing:

• Analyze, code, and test software components as defined by the Product Owner (PO) and team.

• Writes clear, readable and maintainable code, takes ownership of the quality and usability of code.

• Build and implement unit tests to ensure software functionality conforms with the functional requirements as defined by business.

• Familiarity with mainframe systems, modern software architecture and developing APIs.

• Review existing backend applications to identify defects and opportunities to improve performance and stability.

• Ensure completion of any required documentation, such as design documents, API and testing documentation.

Technical Research and Strategy:

• Research technical strategies, third-party tools, and current and new technologies to address emerging technical issues and improve development efficiency.

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

Collaboration and Mentorship:

• Collaborate with team members, participate in code reviews, and share skills and methods.

• Efficiently communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical collaborators.

What are we looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in Mainframe application development.

• Must have strong experience with COBOL

• Experience with any of the following: Familiarity with DB2, CICS, VSAM, JCL, SAS, Endevor, and Control-M.

• Must have experience with the .NET Programming language for crafting back-end applications

• Strong foundation in design, programming, and testing in mainframe and/or client-server environments.

• Familiar with setting up and using CI/CD pipelines

• Nice to have experience with Java, or Z/OS connect

• Familiar with modern software architectures, development using APIs, and scripting languages.

• Experienced using Github, Jenkins, SNYK, SonarQube, and CI/CD Pipelines.

• Nice to have familiarity with Azure

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; efficiently articulate technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes.

• Collaborative attitude with the ability to work with team members, mentor, participate in code reviews, and share skills and methods.

• Good interpersonal and problem-solving abilities that enable you to handle through creative abrasion.

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 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 partners 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.