Full Stack Software Engineer

Manulife

. Design, build, and maintain modern full-stack applications using React, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,160 - $167,440 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack application development using React, TypeScript, and backend technologies such as Go, C#, or Java. Proficient in designing RESTful APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and employing modern development practices including Kubernetes and CI/CD.

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Full-Stack Application DevelopmentReact And JavaScript/TypeScriptBackend Development With Go/C#/JavaRESTful API Design And DevelopmentKubernetes And Containerization

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Hard Skills

ReactTypeScriptJavaScriptHTMLCSSGoC#JavaPostgreSQLAPI Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsContinuous-Learning Mindset

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesGitHub CopilotMicrosoft AzureAWSGoogle CloudJira

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Computer ScienceSoftware Engineering

Industry Keywords

Software Engineering PrinciplesApplication ArchitectureDevOpsCI/CD PracticesData-Intensive Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudJavaJavaScriptKubernetesPostgresReactTypeScriptGo.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain modern full-stack applications using React, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Develop reliable, scalable, and secure backend services using Go, C#, and/or Java
Design and develop RESTful APIs, services, and integrations for data and analytical capabilities
Build and maintain database solutions, including PostgreSQL/Postgres and other data technologies
Translate requirements into effective technical solutions with product managers, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders
Collaborate with UX/design partners to deliver intuitive, high-quality user experiences
Assess technical requirements, recommend solution options, and provide development and delivery estimates
Troubleshoot complex application and production issues and contribute to root-cause resolution
Develop unit and integration tests
Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and collaborative engineering practices
Work with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies to support scalable application deployment
Use modern development tools, including GitHub Copilot, to improve engineering productivity and quality
Explore technologies and development practices that improve products and the engineering environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of professional software engineering experience
Experience building both front-end and back-end applications
Strong hands-on experience with React and JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
Professional backend development experience using at least one of Go/Golang, C#/.NET, or Java
Experience designing, developing, and consuming APIs and web services
Experience working with Kubernetes and containerized applications
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, application architecture, testing, and maintainable code
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, including investigating and resolving complex technical issues
Ability to evaluate requirements, recommend technical approaches, and estimate level of effort
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
Continuous-learning mindset and willingness to challenge existing approaches constructively
Nice to have: production experience with Go/Golang
Nice to have: PostgreSQL/Postgres or comparable relational database experience
Nice to have: Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), AWS, or Google Cloud experience
Nice to have: DevOps and CI/CD practices
Nice to have: Git/GitHub and modern source-control practices
Nice to have: Jira or similar engineering/project-tracking tools
Nice to have: data-intensive, analytics, or document-processing application experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans, including pension/401(k) savings plans
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time annually in the U.S.
Statutory leaves of absence
Opportunities to learn, grow, and build the career you want
Opportunities to work with modern technologies and contribute to meaningful engineering challenges
Inclusive and collaborative work environment