Data Engineer

John Hancock  Manulife

John Hancock Manulife

Software Engineering, Data Science
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Posted on Jun 6, 2025

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Position Responsibilities:

  • Participates in Agile sprints and ceremonies; supports rapid iteration and development.
  • Translates user requirements into software requirements.
  • Develops, maintains, and tests data pipelines, application framework, infrastructure for data generation; works closely with information architects and Data Scientists.
  • Experience initializing and managing cloud platforms: AWS, Azure etc.
  • Builds code to specifications and standards.
  • Builds and codes moderately complex software.
  • Contributes code at a BU level.
  • Greater positive impact to specific organizational entities.
  • Contributes to the success of a team.

Required Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with agile and DevOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration, and other approaches to accelerate the delivery of new features.
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle.
  • Understanding of how technology supports Manulife business strategy.
  • Familiar with platform technologies.
  • Familiar with modern software architectures and API-driven development.
  • Familiar with scripting languages.
  • Familiar with database technologies such as: MySQL, Postgres, Hadoop, Spark.
  • Familiar with technologies such as: Informatica.
  • Needs class room training for new disciplines.
  • Finds his/her own way in tutorials and documentation.
  • All interpersonal skills meet requirements for role.
  • Strong working knowledge of key aspects of role.
  • Staying abreast of developments in own technical discipline and able to recognize and translate these to own working env't.
  • Participates in functional demos utilizing new tech; less controls required.
  • Sees actions as a series of linked steps.
  • Understands informal structure, company culture, cooperation & information sharing within the company.
  • Collaborative attitude, willingness to work with team members; able to coach, participate in code reviews, share skills and methods.
  • Constantly learns from both success and failure.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Python
  • SQL&Hive
  • Machine Learning Algorithm
  • Good organizational and problem-solving abilities that enable you to manage through creative abrasion.
  • Experiments with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next.

When you join our team:

  • We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
  • We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
  • As part of our global team, we’ll 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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife 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 pregnancy-related 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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid