Are you an innovative developer with a passion for transforming legacy systems into ground breaking solutions? We are seeking a skilled Microsoft Power Platform Developer to migrate a critical application from C# and Oracle to the dynamic Power Platform. In this role, you'll use your expertise in Power Apps, Dataverse, and Power Automate to modernize and improve our application's functionality. You'll collaborate with a globally distributed team of dedicated software and quality engineers, as well as product partners and business analysts, to deliver impactful solutions that drive our business forward. Join us in shaping the future of our technology landscape!

As a Power Apps Developer you will:

• Design, develop, and deploy solutions using the Power Platform suite, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.
• Write and modify scripts and code for enhancing the Power Platform experience (C#, JavaScript, Power Fx).
• Collaborate with product partners, software engineers, quality engineers and IT business analysts to uncover opportunities to deliver new business value through software.
• Promote and apply agile (SAFe) principles and methodologies.
• Exercise creative problem-solving skills when performing end-to-end testing, troubleshooting and end-user support.
• Ensure alignment to development standards, governance, and security policies.

You will bring and continuously build upon the following skills:

• Participating in ideation and brainstorming sessions to devise creative and exciting digital solutions. We need and value fresh ideas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Mentoring other engineers on the team.
• Building interpersonal relationships by working closely with the Engineering Manager, Product Partner, Quality Engineers, and Analysts in a globally distributed environment.
• Desire to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Technical Skills and Preferred experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working in a financial institution or regulated industry.
• 5+ years Development experience with 3+ years building and deploying solutions using the Power Platform suite.
• SQL for databases.
• Programming languages and web development technologies: C#.Net, JavaScript, Typescript, React, and Power FX.
• Azure cloud services.
• GitHub for source control.
• Jira and Confluence for task and content management.
• Jenkins, Snyk, and SonarQube for DevOps pipelines.
• Bonus for Power Platform certifications such as PL-100 and PL-400.

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 customers 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 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 [email protected].

Waterloo, OntarioHybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$74,270.00 CAD - $137,930.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.