Manulife is seeking a highly motivated and expert Mainframe and Application Back-End Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, programming, testing, and maintaining large-scale backend and client-server 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 back-end focused and involves the knowledge of integrating with mainframe systems, cloud-based 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 API’s. + 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, third-party 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 high-quality 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 non-technical 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 Control-M. + Must have experience with the .NET Programming language for crafting back-end applications + Strong foundation in design, programming, and testing in mainframe and/or client-server 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 + Bachelor's 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 problem-solving 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 work-life balance. + Professional development and leadership opportunities. **Our commitment to you** **Values-first 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. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite http://www.manulife.com . **Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades** En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas. Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente. Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo. Un representante de Recursos Humanos trabajará con los solicitantes que requieran una adaptación razonable durante el proceso de solicitud. Toda la información que se haya compartido durante el proceso de solicitud de adaptación se almacenará y utilizará de manera congruente con las leyes y las políticas de Manulife/John Hancock correspondientes. Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a recruitment@manulife.com . **Primary Location** Toronto, Ontario **Modalidades de Trabajo** Híbrido **Salary range is expected to be between** $75,880.00 CAD - $140,920.00 CAD Si se está postulando para este puesto fuera de la ubicación principal, póngase en contacto con recruitment@manulife.com para conocer el rango salarial de su ubicación. El salario real variará según las condiciones locales del mercado, la geografía y los factores relacionados con el trabajo pertinentes, como conocimiento, habilidades, calificaciones, experiencia y educación/capacitación. Los empleados también tienen la oportunidad de participar en programas de incentivos y obtener una compensación de incentivos vinculada al desempeño comercial e individual. Manulife ofrece a los empleados aptos una amplia variedad de beneficios personalizables, entre ellos, beneficios de salud, odontológicos, de salud mental, oftalmológicos, por discapacidad a corto y a largo plazo, cobertura de seguro de vida y por muerte accidental y desmembramiento, adopción/subrogación y bienestar, y planes de asistencia al empleado/familiar. También ofrecemos a los empleados admisibles varios planes de ahorro para la jubilación (incluidos planes de pensiones y un plan mundial de propiedad de acciones con contribuciones equivalentes del empleador) y recursos de asesoramiento y educación financiera. Nuestro generoso programa de tiempo libre remunerado en Canadá incluye feriados, vacaciones, días personales y días por enfermedad, y ofrecemos la gama completa de ausencia laboral reglamentaria. 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