Software Engineer

Candescent•Atlanta, GA

12h

About The Position

Candescent is the leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions. We are transforming digital banking with intelligent, cloud-powered solutions that connect account opening, digital banking, and branch experiences for financial institutions. Our advanced technology and developer tools enable seamless, differentiated customer journeys that elevate trust, service, and innovation. Success here requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment, a client-first mindset, and a commitment to delivering consistent, reliable results as part of a performance-driven, values-led team. With team members around the world, Candescent is an equal opportunity employer. Position Summary We are seeking skilled Software Engineer passionate about delivering exceptional software experiences. As part of the Digital Banking team, this individual will design and build features that improve our clients’ customer experience, owning services end-to-end and collaborating closely with product managers and designers to create intuitive, impactful solutions. The E ngineer will simplify complex problems into scalable designs, uphold engineering best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Operating in a fast-paced Agile environment, they will consistently deliver high-quality, production-ready code and embrace continuous delivery. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, driven to solve real problems, eager to learn, and committed to mentoring and excellence— striving for perfection while knowing when to ship. Product Mission Our mission is to deliver a leading, end-to-end consumer banking experience through a mobile-first, intuitive, and secure digital platform that enables financial institutions to personalize and scale services to meet their customers' evolving needs Product Vision Our vision is to design and evolve a leading digital banking experience that simplifies financial tasks, empowers users with insights and control, and gives financial institutions the flexibility to launch, manage, and grow. With personalized experiences, a best-in-class feature set, and continuous innovation, we future -proof users through emerging technologies and ecosystem advancements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Comput er Science , Information Technology, or equivalent
5 + years of experience in software development using Java
Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programming
Expertise in designing and troubleshooting transactional systems
Experience with microservices architecture, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, Oracle, PostgreSQL, BigTable , BigQuery , NoSQL, Git, IntelliJ IDEA, Pub/Sub, Data Flow
Experience in native and hybrid cloud environments and Agile development
Proficient in Python or Java, multi-tenant cloud technologies, and tools like Jira
Skilled in translating user stories into scalable, user-centric solutions
Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork
Analytical problem-solver with attention to detail and structured thinking
Experience with Java IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ), application servers (Tomcat), scripting languages (JSON, XML, YAML, Terraform), Git, Maven

Nice To Haves

Champion of Agile Scrum methodologies and SAFe frameworks
Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or GitHub CI
Deep understanding of secure solution design principles
Familiarity with concurrent backend environments and multithreading
Experience with tools or languages including Ruby, Python, Perl, Node.js, Bash, C, C++, Spring, Oracle, Docker, Kubernetes
Designing cacheable, versioned APIs or config payloads for themes and UI component config to support fast load and safe updates.
Collaborating with front-end engineers and design on contracts for theme/component payloads (e.g., JSON schemas, TypeScript types) and documentation for consumption.
Experience with feature flags or A/B config that control which components or branding variants the front end receives.
Experience with multi-channel delivery of branding and UI config (web, mobile app, embedded widgets) from a single source of truth.
Building APIs or services that drive dynamic forms, wizards, or workflows (e.g., KYC, onboarding, product selection) so the front end renders from config rather than hardcoded flows.

Responsibilities

Implement features and deliver production-ready code
Create technical documentation, system diagrams, and debugging reports
Conduct performance optimizations and monitor key metrics
Participate in agile planning events by providing technical insights and feasibility analysis
Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and Engineers to translate business needs into features and technical solutions
Offer input on technology enhancements, emerging tools, and product gaps to inform the roadmap and backlog
Support definition of acceptance criteria to guide development and testing
Design, develop, deploy, and maintain software solutions in an agile environment
Write clean, scalable code aligned with best practices and engineering standards
Collaborate with peers to implement user stories, resolve issues, and improve product functionality
Engage in agile events such as daily scrums and product demos
Create proof-of-concepts and run experiments to inform technical decisions
Conduct peer code reviews for quality and knowledge sharing
Continuously improve team processes and development workflows
Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry practice s
Monitor delivery metrics such as lead time and deployment frequency
Identify and implement improvements to enhance delivery efficiency