Staff Software Engineer - React Native developer

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

Job summary

Candescent in Bengaluru seeks a Staff Engineer to lead cross‑platform mobile development using React Native for its Digital Banking division. You will architect, build, and optimize iOS and Android apps while shaping technical direction in an Agile environment.

Ideal candidate has 11+ years in IT with 4+ years in React Native, plus strong experience with Redux, Expo, Jest, REST APIs, and collaborative problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 11+ years in IT with 4+ years building React Native apps.
• Minimum 4+ years in React Native.
• Minimum 2+ years in iOS/Android development.
• Expert in designing, implementing, and debugging mobile apps.
• Proficient with React Native, Swift/Kotlin, Xcode and Git.
• Languages: JavaScript, React JS, HTML, CSS, Swift/Kotlin, Objective C/Java.
• Strong knowledge of Redux, React, Expo and Jest.
• Strong problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Proficient with the Agile SDLC.
• Experience with REST APIs, XML & JSON.
• Experience writing unit tests.
• Experience with Agile development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle mobile app development for cross‑platform apps.
• Architect, build and optimize iOS and Android applications.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment with cross‑functional teams.
• Integrate REST APIs and unit test frameworks.

Skills

Mobile development

JavaScript

React JS

HTML

CSS

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Education

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent

Tools

React Native

Swift

Kotlin

Xcode

Android Studio

Redux

Expo

Jest

Git

REST APIs

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.

Staff Engineer – React Native Developer

Location: Bengaluru

Candescent is looking for a highly talented Mobile Software Engineer to develop cross platform mobile applications for its Digital Banking division. You will be responsible for full life cycle development using mobile development frameworks & technologies in Agile environment. We are looking for a mobile react native developer who will be developing and maintaining cross-platform mobile applications using the React Native framework, with responsibilities including architecting, building, and optimizing apps for both iOS and Android.

Required Skills/Experience

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 11+ Years in IT Industry with 4+ years of experience in building and delivering apps using React Native.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in React Native.
• Minimum 2+ year of experience in IOS/Android.
• Expert in analyzing, designing, implementing, and troubleshooting mobile applications for highly transactional systems.
• Expert in mobile software development using React Native, Swift/Kotlin, Objective C, Xcode/Android Studio & Git.
• Languages: JavaScript, React JS, HTML, CSS, Swift/Kotlin, Objective C/Java, Experience in building React Native plugins.
• Solid working knowledge on Redux, React, Expo and Jest.
• Strong Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking.
• Proficient with Agile software development life cycle.
• Experience with REST APIs, XML & JSON.
• Experience in writing unit test cases.
• Experience with Agile development methodology.
• Excellent communication and team player with can-do attitude.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Deep technical knowledge of distributed architectures.
• Experience with test-driven development frameworks or automated testing tools for mobile development.
• Background working on highly scalable, highly available, fault tolerant systems.
• Experience with SAFe methodologies.
• Possesses cross functional expertise to implement DevOps, CI/CD practices.

Join Candescent, where innovation meets impact, and be a part of revolutionizing the future of digital banking!

Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core.