Staff Software Engineer

Candescent (Digital First Holdings LLC); Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent (Digital First Holdings LLC) is seeking a senior backend engineer to own the design, development, and deployment of integration services. You will build admin platform features with Spring Boot and REST APIs, lead architecture discussions, and ensure scalable, secure microservices across cloud environments.

You will collaborate with product, security, and engineering teams, maintain regulatory compliance, and mentor engineers as part of a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the technology industry with software engineering experience in backend Java Spring or equivalent.
• 3+ years in technical leadership with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, design).
• Experience designing microservice architectures and scalable distributed systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of requirements analysis, technical design, development, testing, and deployment of integration services.
• Manage end-to-end delivery life cycle including production readiness, monitoring, and support.
• Design and develop Admin platform features using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and ensure scalable, secure solutions.
• Collaborate with product, security, and engineering teams to deliver seamless, compliant experiences.

Skills

Java Spring backend

Microservices architecture

Distributed systems

CI/CD & DevOps

API design (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)

Cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Postman

Apigee

CI/CD tools

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.Key ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of requirements analysis, technical design, development, testing, and deployment of integration services. Manage end-to-end delivery life cycle including production readiness, monitoring, and support.Ensure that features and services delivered by the team meet performance, reliability, and security expectations.Design and develop Admin platform features using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.Contribute to architectural discussions and ensure solutions follow best practices for scalability and maintainabilitCollaborate with product, security, and engineering teams to deliver seamless, secure experiencesEnsure compliance with regulatory and industry standards for financial servicesProvide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive best practices in secure identity managementRequirementsExperience:10+ years in the technology industry, software engineering experience with strong expertise in Java Spring or equivalent backend technologies focusing on platforms, APIs.3+ years in technical leadership, working with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, design etc.).Experience designing and implementing Micro-service architecture.Deep experience designing scalable, distributed systems with high availability and performanceExperience articulating NFRs and architecting the solution to meet them in conjunction with business/product and engineering teamsTechnical Skills:Java, Spring and Cloud development experience .Deep knowledge of API design principles (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)Familiarity with UI design systems and UI frameworks ex: React Js or Nest JsExperience with CI/CD, DevOps tools, or API lifecycle management (e.g., Postman, Apigee).Proficient in web technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, Node, Python, etc.).Familiar with cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure).Communication:Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external communications.Ability to promote developer tools and act as a bridge between Candescent and developer communities.Experience with community-building, hackathons, and developer outreach programs is a plus.Education:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (required).Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (optional).Why Candescent?Join a fast-growing digital banking SaaS company focused on platform transformation and AI-led innovation.Shape the future of financial technology by building solutions that matter—for customers and banksCollaborate with world-class talent across engineering, design, and product.Hybrid work model, and opportunity to lead global initiatives.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.