Full Stack Software Engineer

Manulife

Full Stack Software Engineer developing and maintaining code for financial services technology. Leading initiatives and guiding Junior Engineers while ensuring alignment with project goals.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeWaterloo • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$86,100 - CA$136,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Full Stack Development with a strong focus on C#, Java, and Kubernetes, while leading teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Proficient in both front-end and back-end technologies, ensuring effective collaboration and communication throughout the development process.

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Full Stack DevelopmentC# ProgrammingKubernetes ExperienceAPI Design and DevelopmentUnit and Integration Testing

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Hard Skills

ReactHTMLCSSJavaScript.NETDatabase ImplementationDebuggingTechnical Requirements AssessmentSoftware Engineering PrinciplesScalable Solutions

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingContinuous Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceSoftware Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptKubernetes.NETReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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#)
Ability to lead initiatives, guide team of Junior Engineers, providing guidance on their work and progress
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 specialists on the team
Stay up to date on the latest web development technologies and trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer
Must have C# or Java experience
Must have Kubernetes experience
Strong understanding of front-end and back-end development principles
Excellent fixing and debugging skills with 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, mental health, vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans (pension and global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
Financial education and counseling resources
Generous paid time off program including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days