Director of Engineering

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the delivery and evolution of our US Retirement digital platforms. In this role, you will lead and grow high-performing engineering teams responsible for building secure, scalable, and customer-centric solutions that help millions of customers plan for their financial future. You will play a key leadership role in shaping engineering strategy, driving platform reliability and security, and advancing modernization through cloud and AI-enabled technologies.

This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-scale transformation while fostering an inclusive and innovative engineering culture. Position Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Strategy Define and lead the engineering strategy, roadmap, and technical direction for retirement digital platforms Partner with product, architecture, and business leaders to deliver high-impact customer outcomes Contribute to broader organizational strategy and cross-functional initiatives Delivery & Execution Lead teams to design, build, and operate scalable web applications and supporting services Drive adoption of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, DevOps, and automation Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, customer-focused solutions Platform, Security & Reliability Champion secure coding practices and lead vulnerability remediation efforts Strengthen platform resilience, performance, and availability across digital systems Partner with security and risk teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement People Leadership & Culture Build, develop, and mentor high-performing engineering teams across multiple workstreams Foster an inclusive culture of accountability, continuous learning, and psychological safety Support career growth through coaching, feedback, and development opportunities Innovation & Continuous Improvement Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-enabled development tools Continuously improve engineering processes, quality, and developer experience Required Qualifications Experience leading engineering teams delivering cloud-based applications at scale Strong understanding of modern software development practices and system design Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business outcomes Knowledge of secure development practices, application performance, and reliability Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React) Familiarity with backend and API-based architectures Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools Interest in or experience with AI-enabled development tools Benefits 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas.

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