Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Role Overview

The position is responsible for the Software Engineering leadership, application architecture, development and support of new and existing strategic digital application platforms for Manulife Asia. The role requires technical leadership in Software Engineering for Manulife’s Digital Strategic Applications, and involves responsibilities such as application architecture, development, and support, as well as people development and leadership.

What You Will Do

The Lead Full Stack Software Engineer will be responsible for translating user requirements into software requirements, assessing application architecture impact, and maintaining the quality standards of the application platform. They will also establish and adhere to DevSecOps practices, troubleshoot system errors, and ensure IT operational SLA compliance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing applications using Agile methodology, and will be able to drive new technology analysis and discussion. They will also have experience in delivering user-centric front-end applications, and will be able to recognize the importance of high-quality code through non-negotiables like unit tests, integration/acceptance tests, performant, secure.

Requirements

• Passionate about software engineering
• Built applications for large number of users and dealing with the challenges this brings
• Good understanding of design patterns, and why and when to use them
• Works in a structured logical way and does not just jump into new technology without fully understanding it
• Previous experience setting up patterns for other engineers to follow and provide mentoring to the wider team
• Previous experience designing application architectures
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in designing and developing integrated digital solutions
• Extensive experience in building Microservices and Cloud Native Applications
• Extensive experience in delivering user-centric front-end applications (web and/or mobile)
• Experience in delivering projects from inception through to post-implementation warranty using Agile DevSecOps project delivery methodologies
• Expert level experience of cloud PaaS services (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience in delivering projects involving stakeholders from multiple locations
• Solid understanding of software delivery processes and tools (i.e. distributed version control systems, CI/CD)
• Recognize the importance of high quality code through non-negotiables like unit tests, integration/acceptance tests, performant, secure
• Solid experience in implementing Site Reliability Engineering Principles and Practices for Enterprise Level Software Applications
• Solid experience in Cloud Security Concepts
• Insurance industry knowledge is seen as advantageous

Benefits

• Empowerment to learn and grow the career you want
• Recognition and support in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words
• Support in shaping the future you want to see