Software Engineer

CandescentAtlanta, Georgia

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

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.

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.

Candescent is currently searching for a Software Engineers who is passionate about creating world-class software experiences. As part of the Digital Banking team, this individual will design and deliver features that elevate customer engagement, owning services end-to-end and working closely with product managers and designers to craft intuitive, impactful solutions.

The Engineer will transform complex challenges into scalable designs, uphold engineering best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Operating in a dynamic Agile environment, they will consistently produce high-quality, production-ready code and embrace continuous delivery. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, driven to solve meaningful problems, eager to learn, and committed to mentoring and excellence—striving for precision while knowing when to ship.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Implement Features and Deliver Production-Ready Code

Develop and deploy secure, reliable features
Create technical documentation, system diagrams, and debugging reports
Optimize performance and monitor key metrics

Product Strategy, Vision, and Planning

Participate in agile planning events with technical insights and feasibility analysis
Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and Engineers to translate business needs into technical solutions
Provide input on technology enhancements, emerging tools, and product gaps to shape the roadmap
Support definition of acceptance criteria for development and testing

Product Design and Development

Design, build, and maintain software solutions in an agile environment
Write clean, scalable code aligned with best practices and standards
Collaborate with peers to implement user stories, resolve issues, and improve functionality
Engage in agile ceremonies such as daily scrums and demos
Create proof-of-concepts and run experiments to guide technical decisions
Conduct peer code reviews for quality and knowledge sharing
Continuously improve team processes and workflows
Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends

Performance Measurement and Optimization

Track delivery metrics such as lead time and deployment frequency
Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent
4+ 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
Familiarity with 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

Preferred Distinctions

Advocate for 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

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Statement to Third Party AgenciesTo ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

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