Senior Platform Engineer at Manulife. Hybrid Canadian Openings With a $94k to $174k CAD Range

The Senior Platform Engineer role strengthens Manulife’s growing Power Platform and Dynamics ecosystem. The position supports the company’s drive to build governed, compliant, and scalable enterprise applications. It comes at a time when Manulife is modernizing its financial services through automation, cloud engineering, and cross-platform integration.

Quick Details

Job Title: Senior Platform Engineer. Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
Organization: Manulife. John Hancock
Location or Remote: Montreal, QC. Waterloo ON. Toronto ON. Hybrid
Work Schedule: Three days onsite. Two days from home
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation or Package: $94,220 CAD to $174,980 CAD plus incentives and comprehensive benefits

About the Organization

Manulife provides global financial services that improve lives through better decisions. Its mission centers on security, accessibility, and long-term economic well-being. The company continues to expand cloud transformation efforts as part of its strategic technology evolution.

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Role Purpose

This role exists to design and scale enterprise applications across Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. It supports Manulife’s shift toward governed automation and deep integration across Azure and key business systems. The engineer will advance pro-code solutions, strengthen compliance, and improve the performance of mission-critical tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, and deploy solutions using Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio.
• Build model-driven apps and Dataverse solutions that meet enterprise-scale needs.
• Use Dynamics 365 and Power Platform capabilities to streamline and enhance user experiences.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and external services.
• Connect Power Platform solutions with Azure functions and logic apps.
• Implement responsive and user-centered interfaces.
• Mentor junior developers and build a supportive team culture.
• Guide coding practices and advise on emerging technologies.
• Work with clients and internal partners to gather requirements and scope solutions.

Workday Snapshot

• The engineer meets product owners to refine requirements and align delivery with business priorities.
• They design and review technical builds, then develop features across Dataverse, Azure, and Dynamics.
• They collaborate with developers and architects to solve integration challenges and improve system resilience.
• They support deployments that improve performance and user outcomes across the enterprise.

Required Skills

• Eight or more years in IT.
• Five or more years in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong C#, ASP.NET, CSS, JavaScript, Python, T SQL, and PowerShell skills.
• Experience using GIT, PowerFX, and cloud native development patterns.
• Knowledge of Azure functions, storage, web applications, logic apps, key vault, service buses, and Identity Services.
• Experience with Graph, DevOps, and GitHub.
• Strong security mindset covering confidentiality, integrit,y and availability.
• Experience in DevOps development or operations.
• Background in cloud migration and modern engineering practices.
• Solid experience in performance, integration, and unit testing.

Experience and Education

• Minimum eight years of IT experience with a focus on enterprise applications. 
• At least five years in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform environments. 
• Large-scale enterprise experience is preferred but not required.

Application Steps

Candidates should prepare an updated resume highlighting relevant experience with Dynamics, Azure, and Power Platform. Applications are submitted through Manulife’s recruitment system. Assessments may include technical tests and scenario-based evaluations. Interview rounds typically include a recruiter screen, technical deep dive, and final discussion with hiring leaders.

Additional Information

The job follows a hybrid schedule with three days in the office, and remote-only work is not available. Salary varies by location and experience. Furthermore, benefits include health, wellness, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off. Accommodation support is available for applicants who request it.

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Contact

Recruitment Team: recruitment@manulife.com. Response time varies based on application volume.