Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Manulife

Lead full-stack engineering for Manulife’s Canadian Retirement financial services technology using Java, React, and Azure. Mentoring teams, guiding architecture, and delivering secure cloud-native applications.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeWaterloo • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$113,260 - CA$210,340 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack application development using Java (Spring Boot) and React, with a strong focus on cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor developers, and drive DevOps practices while ensuring software quality and architectural integrity.

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Java (Spring Boot)ReactMicrosoft AzureCI/CD AutomationTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureRESTful APIsRelational DatabasesDockerKubernetesInfrastructure-as-CodeAutomated TestingPerformance OptimizationAgile Methodologies

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Azure SQLService BusAKSApp ServiceSQL ServerPostgreSQL

Industry Keywords

DevOpsTechnical ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementCustomer-Centric ThinkingCode Quality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and delivery of full-stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React
Architect and build scalable cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure using AKS, App Service, Azure SQL, and Service Bus
Guide engineering teams through architecture reviews, technical decisions, and implementation best practices
Mentor and coach developers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical leadership
Promote software quality through automated testing, observability, and modern engineering practices
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into technology solutions
Drive DevOps adoption, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices
Support production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and improve reliability and performance
Balance delivery priorities with architectural health and technical debt management
Contribute to hiring and talent development efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional software engineering experience
2+ years in a technical leadership, lead developer, or mentorship capacity
Strong hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot) and React
Experience developing and operating cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure
Understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code
Expertise with relational databases such as SQL Server and PostgreSQL
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container-based deployment
Understanding of software design principles, application security, and performance optimization
Demonstrated success mentoring engineers and fostering technical excellence
Experience leading architecture discussions and evaluating technical trade-offs
Ability to maintain standards for code quality, testing, documentation, and operational excellence
Strong Agile delivery experience, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives
Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience coordinating across multiple teams and managing cross-functional dependencies
Pragmatic, outcome-focused approach to technology adoption
Commitment to continuous improvement, learning, innovation, TDD, and automation
Commitment to collaboration, transparency, accountability, and customer-centric thinking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
Health, dental, mental health, and vision benefits
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans, including pension
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days in Canada
Statutory leaves of absence
Flexible work environment
Learning and career growth opportunities