Software Engineer III

Candescent (Digital First Holdings LLC); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent (Digital First Holdings LLC) is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer IV – Java Full Stack in Bengaluru. You will design and build end-to-end banking features, mentor peers, and ship production-ready code in a fast-paced Agile environment.

You will work across Java, Spring, ReactJS, and cloud-native tech, with API Gateway experience and a focus on performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 9+ years of software development experience.
• Expert in Java, OOAD and microservices architecture.
• Strong background in JEE, Spring ecosystem and databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Proficient with API design and Apigee gateway.
• Experience with ReactJS and full-stack delivery.
• Hands-on Docker and Kubernetes in cloud environments.
• Familiar with Agile Scrum and SAFe methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop features and deliver production-ready code in an Agile setting.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements.
• Design scalable services, own end-to-end delivery, and maintain technical docs.
• Lead code reviews, optimize performance, and monitor key metrics.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Java EE

Spring

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Hibernate

PostgreSQL

NoSQL

ReactJS

Docker

Kubernetes

APIs

Apigee

CI/CD

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Agile Scrum

SAFe

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science

Tools

IntelliJ IDEA

Tomcat

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Git

Maven

Apigee

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 : Software Engineer IV – Java Full StackLocation: BengaluruPosition SummaryWe 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.Product MissionOur 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 needsProduct VisionOur 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.Key Areas of ResponsibilityImplement features and deliver production-ready codeCreate technical documentation, system diagrams, and debugging reportsConduct performance optimizations and monitor key metricsProduct Strategy, Vision, and PlanningParticipate in agile planning events by providing technical insights and feasibility analysisCollaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and Engineers to translate business needs into features and technical solutionsOffer input on technology enhancements, emerging tools, and product gaps to inform the roadmap and backlogSupport definition of acceptance criteria to guide development and testingProduct Design and DevelopmentDesign, develop, deploy, and maintain software solutions in an agile environmentWrite clean, scalable code aligned with best practices and engineering standardsCollaborate with peers to implement user stories, resolve issues, and improve product functionalityEngage in agile events such as daily scrums and product demosCreate proof-of-concepts and run experiments to inform technical decisionsConduct peer code reviews for quality and knowledge sharingContinuously improve team processes and development workflowsStay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry practicesPerformance Measurement and OptimizationMonitor delivery metrics such as lead time and deployment frequencyIdentify and implement improvements to enhance delivery efficiencyBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent, software engineering or proven work experience in related fields9 + years of experience developing and designing software applications using JavaAPI First MindsetExpert understanding of core computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programmingExpert in analyzing, designing, implementing and troubleshooting software solutions for highly transactional systems.Expert in OOAD and design principals, implementing micro services architecture using JEE, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, NestJS, Spring webflux, Hibernate, Oracle, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Git, IntelliJ IDEA.Experience in ReactJSExperience working in Native & Hybrid Cloud environment.Experience in Container Management including Docker and Kubernetes, on any cloud technologies.Experience with Agile development methodology.Excellent communication and team player with can-do attitude.Ability to analyze user and business requirements to create technical design requirements and software architectureExperience must also include:JavaJava IDE like Eclipse or IntelliJJava EE Application servers like Apache TomcatObject-oriented design, Git, Maven, and a popular scripting languageApigee API GatewayExperience Agile Scrum methodologiesExperience continuous integration systems like Jenkins or GitLab CIExperience with SAFe methodologiesDeep knowledge and understanding to create secure solutions by designMulti-threaded backend environments with concurrent usersPreferred QualificationsChampion of Agile Scrum methodologies and SAFe frameworksExperience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or GitHub CIDeep understanding of secure solution design principlesFamiliarity with concurrent backend environments and multithreadingExperience with test-driven development frameworks or automated testing tools for mobile.Possesses cross functional expertise to implement DevOps, CI/CD practices.Exposure to AI IDE like Cursor, Github Co-Pilot.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.