Senior Machine Learning Engineer/Team Lead (IDP Backend team)

Manulife, a leading international financial services provider, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer/Team Lead for their IDP Backend team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in Python backend development, AI/ML technologies, and team management.

The position demands strong technical skills in Python development, with a focus on building and maintaining AI features for document processing systems. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in Python and algorithm production, along with 2+ years in team management. Key technical areas include containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), API development, OCR systems, and machine learning operations.

The role involves leading a team while actively contributing to technical development, including designing AI features, implementing document processing solutions, and ensuring system reliability. The successful candidate will work with cutting-edge technologies in document processing, including OCR, NLP, and generative AI models.

Working in a hybrid environment, you'll be part of Manulife's global team, contributing to their mission of making decisions easier and lives better for their customers. The company offers a supportive environment focused on employee growth, well-being, and inclusion, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Key responsibilities include designing and developing AI features, deploying containerized applications, managing team performance, and ensuring successful project delivery. The role requires expertise in various technical areas such as Python backend development, machine learning operations, document processing, and infrastructure management.

Manulife offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes an inclusive work environment. The company has received numerous recognitions, including being named one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2023 and winning the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with advanced technologies while developing leadership skills in a globally recognized financial services organization.