The L3 Middleware Engineer (Solutions Engineering) is a senior technical role responsible for designing, engineering, and optimizing middleware platforms that support enterprise applications. This role focuses on solutions engineering, advanced troubleshooting (L3), and driving modernization initiatives across cloud environments.Position Responsibilities: Solutions Engineering & ArchitectureDesign and implement scalable, secure, and highly available middleware solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standardsPartner with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to define integration patterns and platform strategiesLead solution design for application onboarding, modernization, and cloud migration initiativesEvaluate and recommend middleware technologies, frameworks, and architecture patternsAdvanced Support (L3) & Problem ResolutionAct as L3 escalation point for complex middleware incidents and performance issuesPerform deep root cause analysis and implement permanent fixesDrive proactive problem management and platform stability improvementsPlatform Engineering & OptimizationEngineer and optimize middleware platforms across cloud (Azure) and on-prem environmentsImplement high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning strategiesCloud & ModernizationLead and support cloud migration strategies (On-Prem to Azure IaaS/PaaS)Design and implement cloud-native middleware solutions using Azure servicesSecurity & GovernanceImplement security practices (TLS, certificate lifecycle, patching, hardening)Ensure compliance with enterprise security policiesRequired Qualifications:7+ years experience in middleware engineeringStrong experience in middleware platforms (WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat, IIS)Strong experience with Azure and/or other cloud platforms (API Management, Service Bus, App Services)Knowledge of integration patterns and cloud migrationBackground on application development is a big plusPreferred Qualifications:DevOps and CI/CD exposureContainerization (Docker/Kubernetes)Azure certificationsWhen 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 HancockManulife 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 EmployerAt 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 hr@manulife.com.Working ArrangementHybrid