DevOps Specialist – Azure & Platform Engineering
As a DevOps Specialist, you’ll play a key role in designing, automating, and scaling secure, reliable cloud platforms that enable engineering teams to deliver software faster and with confidence. You’ll work at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, automation, and security, contributing to enterprise‑scale platforms used across Manulife’s global technology organization.
This role is well‑suited for someone who enjoys solving complex platform challenges, improving developer experience, and embedding best practices into modern DevOps and DevSecOps workflows.
Position Responsibilities:
Design, operate, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines to increase deployment reliability, speed, and quality.
Drive automation initiatives by eliminating manual and repetitive tasks using Infrastructure as Code and scripting.
Build, deploy, and support containerized workloads using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
Manage and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, performance, security, and cost efficiency.
Partner with engineering, platform, and security teams to embed DevSecOps best practices across the delivery lifecycle.
Implement and maintain configuration management and provisioning using modern DevOps tooling.
Create and maintain clear, accessible documentation for infrastructure, processes, and operational procedures.
Contribute to platform standards, tooling decisions, and continuous improvement across DevOps practices.
Required Qualifications:
Extensive hands‑on experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, SRE, or similar roles.
Strong experience designing, improving, and operating CI/CD pipelines.
Practical experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience working in cloud environments (Azure preferred; equivalent platforms considered).
Proficiency in at least one scripting or automation language (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
Experience collaborating in agile, cross‑functional teams.
A strong automation mindset and passion for improving developer and operational workflows.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with TeamCity, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD platforms.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security/code quality scanning tools (e.g., Snyk, SonarQube, Contrast).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and GitOps approaches.
Exposure to working with database platforms or enterprise‑scale systems.
Development experience in languages such as Java, C#, Node.js, Python, or Go.
Experience using tools such as JIRA, ServiceNow, or PowerApps.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure, DevOps, DevSecOps, or ITIL).
You don’t need to meet every qualification to apply. If your experience aligns with the core responsibilities and you’re excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.
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
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
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].
Referenced Salary Location
Boston, MassachusettsWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$92,475.00 USD - $160,290.00 USDEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.
Manulife/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.
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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
