Software Engineer

Capitolis; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescence is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our Digital Banking team. You will design and build features delivering production-ready code, collaborate with product managers and designers, and own services end-to-end in an Agile environment.

You will simplify complex problems into scalable designs, contribute to documentation, and drive performance optimizations while mentoring teammates and embracing continuous delivery practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in software development using Java.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programming.
• Experience with microservices architecture, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, Oracle, PostgreSQL, BigTable, BigQuery, NoSQL, Git, IntelliJ IDEA, Pub/Sub, Data Flow.

Responsibilities

• Implement features and deliver production-ready code.
• Create technical documentation, system diagrams, and debugging reports.
• Conduct performance optimizations and monitor key metrics.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and Engineers to translate business needs into features and technical solutions.
• Engage in agile events such as daily scrums and product demos.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Structured thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Java

Java EE

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Hibernate

Oracle

PostgreSQL

BigTable

BigQuery

NoSQL

Git

IntelliJ IDEA

Pub/Sub

Data Flow

Tomcat

Terraform

JSON

XML

YAML

Maven

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

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.

Job Description

Role: Software Engineer III

Position Summary

We are seeking skilled Engineers 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 Engineer 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.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Implement features and deliver production-ready code
• Create technical documentation, system diagrams, and debugging reports
• Conduct performance optimizations and monitor key metrics

Product Strategy, Vision, and Planning

• 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

Product Design and Development

• 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 practices

Performance Measurement and Optimization

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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