Staff Software Engineer - Java Fullstack

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.

Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

Staff Software Engineer

• Role Overview
• We are looking for 12+ years of strong Full Stack Engineers with expertise in backend development using Java & Spring Boot, and frontend development using ReactJS or React Native, with TypeScript skills. You will work across the full technology stack to design, build, and deliver high-quality features and scalable software solutions.

• Key Responsibilities
•  Develop and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
•  Build responsive, high-quality UI using ReactJS or React Native with TypeScript
•  Collaborate with product, design, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver end-to-end features
•  Write clean, maintainable, and robust code following best practices
•  Integrate RESTful APIs and manage data flows across services
•  Contribute to architectural decisions and participate in code reviews
•  Diagnose and resolve production issues with strong ownership

• Required Skills
• Backend
•  Strong knowledge of Java (8/11/17)
•  Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices
•  Familiarity with Hibernate/JPA
•  Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

• Frontend
•  Strong experience with ReactJS or React Native
•  Mandatory proficiency in TypeScript
•  Knowledge of hooks, functional components, and state management (Redux/MobX)
•  Good understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive UI

• General / Additional Skills
•  Good understanding of Git, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
•  Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
•  Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Preferred Qualifications
•  Experience with Docker, Kubernetes
•  Knowledge of event-driven systems or Kafka
•  Exposure to unit testing and UI testing tools (JUnit, Jest, Cypress, etc.)
•  Experience in fintech or large-scale distributed systems is a plus

• Education
•  BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any engineering stream (mandatory)

• Why Join Candescent?
•  Opportunity to work on modern tech and high-impact products
•  Collaborative, learning-friendly, and transparent work culture
•  Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

• Statement to Third Party Agencies
• To 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.