Mainframe and Application Backend Engineer

Manulife is seeking a highly motivated and expert Mainframe and Application BackEnd Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role you will be responsible for analyzing programming testing and maintaining largescale backend and clientserver applications. You will craft develop test and detail Mainframe APIs that are used by various other teams client applications. You will also be required to help develop document and test .NET services which interact with these APIs. This position is primarily backend focused and involves the knowledge of integrating with mainframe systems cloudbased systems and databases.

Key Responsibilities:

Mainframe API and Application Development:

• Design develop test maintain Mainframe APIs using COBOL.

• Development and maintenance of .NET Services interacting with these APIs.

• Work across key data rules and transactional stacks through the entire application and system development life cycle.

• Translate user requirements into software requirements and build code to specifications and standards from simple to moderately sophisticated software.

Agile Methodology:

• Participate in Agile sprints and ceremonies to support rapid iteration and development.

• Promote Agile principles and methodology.

Software Development and Testing:

• Analyze code and test software components as defined by the Product Owner (PO) and team.

• Writes clear readable and maintainable code takes ownership of the quality and usability of code.

• Build and implement unit tests to ensure software functionality conforms with the functional requirements as defined by business.

• Familiarity with mainframe systems modern software architecture and developing APIs.

• Review existing backend applications to identify defects and opportunities to improve performance and stability.

• Ensure completion of any required documentation such as design documents API and testing documentation.

Technical Research and Strategy:

• Research technical strategies thirdparty tools and current and new technologies to address emerging technical issues and improve development efficiency.

• Apply principled coding practices to enable agility and delivery of highquality code.

Collaboration and Mentorship:

• Collaborate with team members participate in code reviews and share skills and methods.

• Efficiently communicate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical collaborators.

What are we looking for:

• 3 years of experience in Mainframe application development.

• Must have strong experience with COBOL

• Experience with any of the following: Familiarity with DB2 CICS VSAM JCL SAS Endevor and ControlM.

• Must have experience with the .NET Programming language for crafting backend applications

• Strong foundation in design programming and testing in mainframe and/or clientserver environments.

• Familiar with setting up and using CI/CD pipelines

• Nice to have experience with Java or Z/OS connect

• Familiar with modern software architectures development using APIs and scripting languages.

• Experienced using Github Jenkins SNYK SonarQube and CI/CD Pipelines.

• Nice to have familiarity with Azure

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; efficiently articulate technical vision possibilities and outcomes.

• Collaborative attitude with the ability to work with team members mentor participate in code reviews and share skills and methods.

• Good interpersonal and problemsolving abilities that enable you to handle through creative abrasion.

What motivates you

• You obsess about customers listen engage and act for their benefit.

• You think big with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.

• You take ownership and build solutions focusing on what matters.

• You do what is right work with integrity and speak up.

• You share your humanity helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What can we offer you

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong worklife balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

Valuesfirst culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity Equity and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship: We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment retention advancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion or religious beliefs creed sex (including pregnancy and pregnancyrelated conditions) sexual orientation genetic characteristics veteran status gender identity gender expression age marital status family status disability or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact .