Manager, Software Engineering

Candescent (Digital First Holdings LLC); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent (Digital First Holdings LLC) in Bengaluru, India, is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead the Digital Banking team, guiding product managers, designers, and engineers from concept to production. You will shape strategic technology choices and cultivate a high-performing engineering culture.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, scalable architectures, mentoring, and delivering reliable, high-quality software experiences across digital, remote, and in-person

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in technology roles with increasing responsibilities in engineering management.
• Strong understanding of multi-tenant, cloud-based, high-transaction systems.
• Experience in full-stack enterprise Java development including React Web and Native.

Responsibilities

• Define product technology strategy and vision.
• Manage and prioritize technology roadmap and initiatives.
• Own engineering key results and performance metrics.
• Oversee design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions across product teams.
• Establish and enforce technical standards, guidelines, and best practices for consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with Architects and Engineering Managers to manage system dependencies and risks.
• Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams with a focus on career development and innovation.
• Foster an environment where engineers are encouraged to experiment and contribute new technical ideas.
• Provide constructive feedback through code reviews to enhance technical value and quality.
• Monitor delivery and quality metrics at the product level to identify trends and drive technical improvements.

Skills

Java

Spring

React

React Native

SAFe

Jira

Cloud

Python

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

PostgreSQL

Redis

Hibernate

JPA

GCP

Spring Boot

Job description

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.Title: Manager, Software EngineeringJob SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Software Engineering Manager passionate about delivering exceptional software experiences and leading high-performing teams. As a key leader on the Digital Banking team, this individual will guide the development of features that enhance our clients’ customer experience, ensuring high-quality execution from concept through production. They will work closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, impactful solutions that align with business goals.The Engineering Manager will lead by example—simplifying complex problems into scalable architectures, championing engineering best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In a fast-paced Agile environment, they will balance hands-on technical contributions with strategic leadership, empowering engineers to consistently deliver production-ready code. Ideal candidates are collaborative, solutions-focused, and committed to team development, mentoring others while driving technical excellence and operational efficiency.Product Summary – Banking FoundationsThe Banking Foundations Engineering team builds modern, consumer-facing digital experiences that are intuitive, scalable, and highly reliable. We focus on creating products that users interact with daily—prioritizing simplicity, performance, and seamless design.Our engineers work on translating complex backend systems into clean, engaging, and responsive experiences across platforms. From enhancing usability to ensuring resilience at scale, the team plays a critical role in shaping how consumers engage with technology.Banking Foundations Engineering brings together product thinking, engineering excellence, and user empathy to build experiences that are trusted, accessible, and future ready.Key Areas of ResponsibilityDefine product technology strategy and visionManage and prioritize technology roadmap and initiativesOwn engineering key results and performance metricsProduct Strategy, Vision, and PlanningPartner with Product Managers to develop a technology-aligned product vision and roadmapParticipate in PI planning and agile ceremonies to provide technical insights for prioritization and deliveryIdentify technology enhancements, product gaps, and feature ideas to inform the roadmapRecommend strategic technology investments aligned with business goals and user needsSupport product teams in translating complex business needs into user stories and technical solutionsProduct Design and DevelopmentOversee design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions across product teamsEstablish and enforce technical standards, guidelines, and best practices for consistency and qualityCollaborate with Architects and Engineering Managers to manage system dependencies and risksParticipate in agile development events such as demos and reviewsBuild and mentor high-performing engineering teams with a focus on career development and innovationFoster an environment where engineers are encouraged to experiment and contribute new technical ideasProvide constructive feedback through code reviews to enhance technical value and qualityPerformance Measurement and OptimizationMonitor delivery and quality metrics at the product level to identify trends and drive technical improvementsQualifications12+ years of experience in technology roles, with increasing responsibilities in engineering managementStrong understanding of multi-tenant, cloud-based, high-transaction systemsExperience in full-stack enterprise Java development, including React Web and NativeExpertise in Scaled Agile (e.g., SAFe), Scrum, Lean quality, and test automation methodologiesProficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java), cloud technologies, and tools such as JiraStrategic technical thinker capable of developing and communicating a product-aligned technology roadmapProven leadership skills to develop and manage cross-functional engineering teamsEffective collaboration skills to support teams in problem-solving and decision-makingExperience working with RTEs, STEs, and stakeholders to align and execute strategic themesStrong knowledge of continuous delivery and agile at scale practicesAbility to serve as an Agile coach and advisor, promoting a self-directed and accountable team cultureBalances technical oversight with empowering teams to innovate and own their solutionsDrive automation.Leverage AI for efficiency and building new functional capability.Product Specific Qualifications / SkillsetsExperience in Digital banking, Payments and/or Cards domainJava, JEE, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, RestReact, React NativeHibernate, JPAPostgresRedisGCP CloudStatement 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.