Full Stack Software Engineer at Manulife in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Full Stack Software Engineer Location: Hatsudai Honmachi Office Key Responsibilities: Designs, develops, tests, delivers, maintains, and improves business applications as a member of a team, working across full-stack through the entire software development lifecycle. Designs end-user interfaces, databases, APIs and server-side logic while maintain both front and back-end web applications’ components. Applies disciplined coding practices to enable agility and delivery of high-quality code. Applies design patterns, automation, and semantic versioning where and when available Uses development frameworks and third-party libraries Conducts a wide range of tests and analysis to ensure software applications meets or exceeds standards, and end-user requirements. Develops detailed system design specifications to serve as a guide for system/program development. Assists in the development of automated test harnesses to ensure delivery of high-quality code. Performs various investigative "Spikes" to mitigate technical uncertainty and risk. Troubleshoots errors, helps resolve bugs, and improves the overall efficiency of the software. Participates in ideation and brainstorming sessions to devise creative and disruptive digital solutions. Creates prototype design for products with a wide range of techniques. Completes any required documentation e.g., deployment, maintenance, support and business needs. Understands CI/CD methods, API development, DevSecOps, and database design. Performs peer reviews of code / deliverables and analysis for continuous learning and continuous improvement. Job Requirements: Knowledge in developing cloud-based applications Experience with back-end and front-end technologies and/or back-end and front-end frameworks Understand how to develop architectural designs for applications Understand cloud fundamentals Understand caching mechanisms and be familiar with measures to enhance system resilience. Understands how to find and reuse patterns and platforms in the organization’s ecosystem and the broader community Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and OO Design with solid programming skills Proficiency in fundamental web technologies Proficiency in programming and scripting languages Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools Decision Authority: Leads projects or work streams independently and contributes to their planning May act as professional expertise information resource for colleagues in own area, advising on a particular topic with a degree of authority Requires advanced problem-solving skills involving filtering, interpretation and validation of dynamic information Works independently, receives minimal guidance May coordinate resources for a small team and contribute to the effectiveness of their contributions to the broader area Skills: API Development Application Security Automation CI/CD Methods Data Modeling Data Analysis Programming Web development Debugging Unit/Integration testing Position Responsibilities: Estimation, Budget and Resource Planning Management Design, Solution Review and Code Review Reveiw and Approval of the artifacts Incident resolution support and problem management Required Qualifications: 4 plus years of Dev experience Java J2EE framework Nice to have - AKS and Cloud certificates Preferred Qualifications: Nice to have - AKS and Cloud certificates Internal Guidelines about Work from Home: Hybrid Model, following Manulife’s Working Better guidelines. Over time: 0-40 hours/month. Salary: Based on our Work Rules, we will consider your experience, skills and knowledge when we decide the salary. Commutation allowance and Variable Incentive Bonus are paid based on our Work Rules. Working Hours: Standard Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm  (Include 1 hour break. Flex-time system available) Benefits: Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees' Pension, Unemployment Insurance, Worker's Accident Insurance), Benefit One, Training system (include Japanese lesson / English lesson), Childcare Leave/Family care Leave, Baby-sitter support program, wiwiw System (Support program for those who take Childcare Leave), Retirement Pension (only for Regular employee). Holidays/Vacations: Saturdays and Sundays National Holidays Year-end and new year holidays (December 30, December 31, January 2 and January 3) Annual Paid Holiday For Regular employee, other special holidays are available (e.g. Anniversary Leave, etc.) Location: Hatsudai Head Office, Tokyo Opera City, 3-20-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Japan 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 mindset 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 Our commitment to you Our mission; to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry Our best. Every day. Learn more about opportunities with us at jobs.manulife.com 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 hr@manulife.com. Working Arrangement Hybrid