Software Engineer IV ( Java Developer)

Candescent; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent in Bengaluru Urban is seeking skilled Engineers to enhance digital banking solutions. Candidates should possess strong Java expertise and at least 8 years of experience in software development.

Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining cloud applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to performance optimizations.

This role demands a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms, along with a flair for innovative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, particularly with Java.
• Strong experience with data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programming.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies and Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud software solutions.
• Collaborate in agile events and contribute to product roadmaps.
• Implement features and conduct performance optimizations.

Skills

Software Development

Java

Microservices Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Data Structures and Algorithms

Collaboration and Communication

Problem-Solving

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Java EE

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

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.

Engineer

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.

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
• 8+ 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