Himalayas logo
ManulifeMA

Back-end Software Engineer

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better, operating as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and as John Hancock in the United States.

Manulife

Employee count: 5000+

China only

As a Back-end Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, researching, and developing software systems, converting customer needs into landable architecture designs, and improving high-quality delivery. You will assist in integrating and managing Generative AI applications, participate in experiments with emerging AI technologies, and assess their impact on data architecture. You will also support the design of application architectures and troubleshoot issues with component architectures.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
  • Solid Java skills, understanding of the principles of the JVM, and good programming skills in JavaIO, multithreading, networking, etc.
  • Understanding of microservice architecture concepts, implementation techniques; familiar with common design patterns, proficient in SpringBoot, Apache and other mainstream open source frameworks, familiar with commonly used third-party class libraries;
  • Proficient in database design (MySQL/Oracle/SQL Server/), excellent SQL writing and tuning skills, familiar with common NoSQL storage, familiar with common message queuing middleware such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, RocketMQ, etc;
  • Experience designing and deploying cloud infrastructure (Alicloud/Azure), containerization (Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native
  • Enthusiasm for AI and emerging technology, familiarity with common programming frameworks and tools in the areas of generative AI, Experience working with LLMs (ChatGPT, Deepseek, Qwen, etc.);
  • Deep understanding of the basic concepts, processes, and methods of AI, especially in the theory of large models
  • Good language expression and communication skills, teamwork ability, and learning ability

Benefits

  • Flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words
  • Empowerment to learn and grow the career you want
  • Recognition and support in a global team

About the job

Apply before

Posted on

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level
Senior

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

China +/- 0 hours

About Manulife

Learn more about Manulife and their company culture.

View company profile

At Manulife, our mission is to make decisions easier and lives better. We are a leading international financial services group, operating as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. For over 135 years, we have been committed to helping people achieve their financial goals and secure their futures. Our culture is built on a foundation of integrity, customer focus, and a drive for excellence. We believe that our strength lies in embracing our differences and that diversity plays a key role in driving innovation and growth within our company and the communities we serve. We are fostering a working environment where all our colleagues have a sense of belonging and feel valued, empowering them to bring their authentic selves to work each day.

Our commitment extends beyond financial products and services. We strive to make a meaningful impact by adhering to the strongest standards of conduct, promoting environmental responsibility, engaging in philanthropy, encouraging employee volunteerism, and championing health and wellness. We are dedicated to building a better business to better the world, guided by our global Impact Agenda. This includes ambitious goals to improve health outcomes and provide financial security for our stakeholders. Innovation is at the heart of what we do, from being the first Canadian life insurer to underwrite using artificial intelligence to embracing behavioural-based life insurance. We are constantly seeking new ways to enhance the customer experience and reshape our industry, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of the millions of customers we serve globally. Our global team of over 38,000 employees and more than 100,000 agents are united by a common purpose: to help people make their decisions easier and lives better.

Employee benefits

Learn about the employee benefits and perks provided at Manulife.

View benefits

Dental Insurance

Coverage for dental care.

Vision Care

Coverage for vision care.

Year-End Bonus

Potential for year-end bonuses.

Critical Illness Insurance

Coverage for critical illnesses.

View Manulife's employee benefits
Claim this profileManulife logoMA

Manulife

View company profile

Similar remote jobs

Here are other jobs you might want to apply for.

View all remote jobs

42 remote jobs at Manulife

Explore the variety of open remote roles at Manulife, offering flexible work options across multiple disciplines and skill levels.

View all jobs at Manulife

Remote companies like Manulife

Find your next opportunity by exploring profiles of companies that are similar to Manulife. Compare culture, benefits, and job openings on Himalayas.

View all companies

Find your dream job

Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!

Sign up
Himalayas profile for an example user named Frankie Sullivan
Manulife hiring Back-end Software Engineer • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas