Database Reliability Engineer

The Opportunity

The Database Engineering Team within Global Technology (ETS) is looking for a self-motivated, driven, and enthusiastic team member to support the Engineering Technologies organization driving engineering transformation, reliability, and database automation. Our team provides engineering technology solutions to operational teams, cloud engineering squads and architecture across the globe. We believe in the value of empowering engineers with the resources to solve critical database problems for the future of the business, which is why we need you. We are seeking self-motivated engineers, who are obsessed with delivering value, are forward-thinking, and excited to see the successful implementation of the products they deliver.

Office location: Waterloo, ON, Canada

Work arrangement: must be Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from Home (remote working arrangement is not available)

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify and evaluate solutions to database specific system issues or opportunities to improve on current technical strategies and solutions.

• Collaborate with operational teams and engineering squads to provide database engineering solutions or answers to system questions.

• Provide automated, self-healing solutions to ensure production systems are up, monitored, and managed.

• Work with segment engineers to collaborate with our Architecture team realizing the strategic vision of Manulife’s database technology stack

• Orchestrating and automating cloud-based database platforms throughout the company.

• Prototype and build new database functionality to deliver on key product objectives

• Research technical strategies, third party tools, and current and new technologies to deal with emerging technical issues and improve development efficiency

• Reviewing current database framework to identify defects and opportunities to improve performance and stability

• Enjoying your job!

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or relevant field.

• 3-5+ years of experience in database scalable systems.

• Experience with database development using technologies (MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Mongo DB)

• Extensive knowledge of database coding languages such as T-SQL, PL/SQL and scripting languages - power shell, bash, az cli, python

• Strong experience migrating databases into the cloud

• Familiarity with agile and DevOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration, and other approaches to accelerate the delivery of new features

• A capacity for constant learning from both success and failure, remaining open to change and continuous improvement

Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today.

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.

Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.