About the role#
As a Software Engineering Intern at Manulife, you will join our technology teams to build applications that support our business and customers. This is a 12-month, full-time internship running from April 29, 2027, to April 27, 2028. You will work alongside technical leaders to gain hands-on experience with enterprise software development while contributing to the full development lifecycle.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to engineering teams building scalable and reliable applications.
- Support application development, testing, and debugging.
- Assist in developing new features and enhancing existing systems.
- Collaborate with business and engineering teams to create user-focused solutions.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain quality standards.
- Support deployment, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance of applications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program for Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, Go, or JavaScript.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git or Bitbucket.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a team setting.
- Exposure to software frameworks, libraries, or development tools.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle and best practices.
- Familiarity with APIs, web services, or application architecture.
Location & details#
- Location: Waterloo, Ontario.
- Modality: Hybrid. You will work from the office Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
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