Full Stack Engineer

Manulife

. Develop, test, deliver, maintain, and improve business applications across the full stack and software development lifecycle .

Posted 11/3/2026full-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, including proficiency in Java, TypeScript, Node.js, and SQL, while applying Agile and DevOps principles. Capable of delivering high-quality applications through disciplined coding practices, automated testing, and effective collaboration.

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Full Stack DevelopmentJava or TypeScript/JavaScriptReact and CSSREST APIs and MicroservicesAgile and DevOps Principles

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Hard Skills

JavaTypeScriptNode.jsSQLSpring BootReactREST APIsMicroservicesAutomated TestingData Structures

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureDockerGitHubJUnitSonarQubeKubernetesTerraformAzure FunctionsApplication InsightsSelenium

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecycleTechnical DebtIncident ResponseContinuous IntegrationProduction Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AEMAzureDockerETLHibernateJavaJavaScriptJestJUnitKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBMS SQL ServerNext.jsNode.jsPythonReactRedisSCSSSeleniumSparkSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTerraformTypeScriptVault.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, test, deliver, maintain, and improve business applications across the full stack and software development lifecycle
Develop and maintain user interfaces, databases, APIs, server-side logic, and front-end and back-end components
Apply disciplined coding practices, design patterns, automation, and semantic versioning
Contribute to detailed system-design specifications
Write automated tests and contribute to test harnesses
Conduct investigative spikes to reduce technical uncertainty and manage risk
Resolve software defects and improve application efficiency, reliability, and maintainability
Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis
Identify technical debt and raise it for review and prioritization
Participate in ideation and prototyping for creative digital solutions
Complete deployment, maintenance, support, and business documentation, including runbooks
Participate in peer reviews of code and technical analysis
Work independently on assignments and collaborate with senior engineers on new or complex challenges
Translate requirements into working software through incremental delivery and own deliverables end to end
Support applications in production

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer, including hands-on delivery across front-end and back-end components
Experience with Java or TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, and SQL
Experience with Spring Boot, NestJS, or Express.js
Experience with React, CSS, Tailwind or SCSS, component or design libraries, and React state management and data fetching
Experience with REST APIs, OpenAPI, and a working understanding of microservices
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or Azure SQL and relational data modelling
Experience with Microsoft Azure fundamentals, Docker, containers, Git or GitHub, and GitHub Actions
Experience with JUnit, Jest or Vitest, API-testing tools such as Bruno or REST Assured, and SonarQube
Understanding of Agile and DevOps principles, including testing and continuous integration
Foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while recognizing when collaboration or additional support is needed
Preferred experience with Kubernetes/AKS, Azure API Management, Azure Key Vault, Terraform, Micro-frontends, Next.js, WCAG, internationalization, Adobe Experience Manager, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA/Hibernate, Spring Batch, Azure Functions, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Service Bus/JMS, Azure Cosmos DB, MongoDB, Redis, Flyway, Databricks, Spark, Azure Data Factory, ETL/data pipelines, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JSON Web Tokens, OWASP secure-coding practices, Snyk, New Relic, Application Insights, structured logging, distributed tracing, Playwright, Selenium, Xray, performance/load testing, z/OS Connect, DB2, batch-file processing, SFTP, Python, C#/.NET, GitHub Copilot, or comparable development tools
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Curiosity about business needs behind technical requirements
Experience supporting own code in a production environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible environment supporting well-being and inclusion
Learning and career growth support
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
Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance