The Cloud Platform Engineer has an engineering approach and the capability to explore & adopt new technology for efficiency, standard methodology, and productivity.

The ideal candidate will be working on automated provisioning of Azure cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code, and should have a good understanding of concepts of cloud like IaaS, PaaS, compute, storage, networking & analytics.

The Cloud Platform Engineer is expected to have solid knowledge and working experience on database technology such as MS SQL, PostgreSQL.

Working experience in database development or management is preferred.

The position will work under leadership from the Director, Platform Engineering as a part of Manulife Group Functions.

Location: CAN, Ontario, Toronto, 200 Bloor Street East

Hybrid 3 days (Tues., Wed., Thurs.)

Responsibilities

• Work with the application teams to understand their infrastructure requirements & build the automated pipelines using cloud resources
• Interact with Application business partners to define system requirements and necessary modifications to new or existing software.
• Communicate with other developers and architects in implementing solutions that enable the business to be data-driven while protecting the data assets.
• Communicates program progress, customer concerns, and issue analysis to critical team members.
• Document solution artifacts, particularly process and functionality diagrams, and maintains their accuracy based on updates.

How will you create impact?

By using your expertise in cloud technologies, you will streamline processes, enhance performance & fortify security measures, enabling the organization to be faster, easier & better.

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

• BS or equivalent experience in Computer Science or an education degree in a related field is required
• 5+ years of enterprise experience in similar work environment with hands-on experience working as Azure Cloud Engineer using tools like Terraform, Azure CLI & PowerShell.
• Excellent understanding of concepts of cloud like IaaS, PaaS, compute, storage, networking & analytics.
• Solid knowledge about database technology such as MS SQL, PostgreSQL. Good understanding of database concept, database structure, management, schema and object.
• Azure cloud certification preferred with experience working both on Windows and Linux OS
• Strong software development skills using object-oriented language like C# and scripting using Python Spark, Javascript framework (NodeJS)
• Experience with tools & softwares like Git, Jenkins, VS Code.
• Strong organizational and fixing skills with attention to detail and ability to work independently including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to optimally communicate designs, proposals, and results.

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.

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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.