We are looking for an experienced Agentic AI Engineer who can design build and deploy advanced multi-agent systems using modern LLMs and agentic frameworks. You will work across cloud environments collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and develop intelligent systems capable of autonomous task execution orchestration and agent-to-agent collaboration.
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems integrating tools and creating scalable AI-powered workflows.
Position Responsibilities:
Design & Development
- Architect and implement agentic AI systems using frameworks such as Azure Agent Framework LangChain CrewAI Semantic Kernel or AutoGen.
- Build multi-agent workflows including task decomposition planning/execution loops and agent-to-agent communication using MCP or similar protocols.
- Develop reliable tool and API integrations that agents can call autonomously to perform complex tasks.
Integration Quality & Governance
- Implement AI agent design patterns for reliability and safety.
- Apply security governance and compliance practices when designing agentic systems especially in regulated industries.
- Build agents that operate reliably within CI/CD pipelines including automated testing prompt versioning and deployment workflows.
Collaboration
- Work closely with software engineers cloud architects data teams and product partners to translate requirements into agentic AI capabilities.
- Participate in code reviews architecture discussions and bestpractice development for agent-based systems.
Required Qualifications:
At least 5-7 years of experience in the following:
-Proven experience developing and deploying Agentic AI systems preferably in financial services or other regulated industries.
- Strong knowledge of LLMs and prompt engineering with handson experience using models such as LLaMA OpenAI or Claude.
- Hands-on experience with agentic frameworks such as Azure Agent Framework LangChain CrewAI Semantic Kernel or AutoGen.
- Experience implementing AI agent design patterns and multi-agent communication frameworks (including MCP-based agents).
- Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python Java or C#.
- Experience with cloud technologies ideally Azure including architecture security and deployment.
- Understanding of governance monitoring security and compliance considerations for AI and cloud-based systems.
- Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments.
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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
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Working Arrangement
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.