Software Engineer II

Candescent; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer II (Java) to join the Assisted Banking Team. You will develop backend services, REST APIs with Java and Spring Boot, and contribute to microservices-based architectures while upholding code quality and test coverage.

You will collaborate with QA, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software on schedule and continuously improve systems with a focus on scalable, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 4–6 years of professional software development experience with strong hands-on Java and Spring Boot.
• Good understanding of microservices and backend service integrations.
• Proven experience in coding, unit testing, debugging, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend applications and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Write clean, maintainable code following established standards.
• Write and execute unit tests with JUnit and Mockito; ensure code quality.
• Debug application issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement fixes.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and other teams to deliver features and resolve issues.
• Participate in CI/CD processes and release activities.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Unit testing

Debugging

Git

Build tools

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

React.js

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

CI/CD

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.

Tittle: Software Engineer II (Java)
Experience: 4-5 years
Location: Hyderabad

About the Role

Candescent is looking for a technically strong, hands-on Software Engineer to join the Assisted Banking Team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Java and Spring Boot, a good understanding of microservices, and a strong focus on coding, unit testing, debugging, and delivering high-quality software.

We are looking for a proactive individual who learns quickly, embraces technical challenges, takes ownership of assigned deliverables, and works effectively with team members to achieve business objectives. The candidate should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, professional ethics, accountability, and the ability to deliver quality outcomes within committed timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend applications and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Write clean, readable, maintainable, and efficient code following established coding standards.
• Write and execute unit test cases using JUnit and Mockito to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Debug application issues, investigate defects, perform root-cause analysis, and implement effective fixes.
• Work with microservices-based applications and troubleshoot issues involving service communication, API integration, and error handling.
• Participate in defect triage, issue resolution, regression testing, and release-related activities.
• Collaborate with QA, UI, DevOps, and other engineering teams to deliver features and resolve technical issues.
• Support application builds, deployments, and troubleshooting activities across development and test environments.
• Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor to improve coding productivity, understand existing code, troubleshoot issues, and generate test cases. Validate AI-generated code before using it.
• Follow established development practices, coding standards, testing guidelines, and secure coding principles.
• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned development tasks, including implementation, unit testing, defect resolution, and delivery.
• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and blockers proactively to the team.
• Participate in cross-team discussions and customer calls as required, providing clear technical updates and helping resolve reported issues.
• Continuously learn and apply relevant technologies, tools, and development practices to improve productivity and software quality.

Required Technical Skills

• Java: Strong hands-on experience with Java, object-oriented programming, collections, exception handling, and core Java concepts.
• Spring Boot: Practical experience developing and maintaining backend services and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
• Microservices: Good understanding of microservices concepts, REST-based service communication, service integration, inter-service communication, error handling, and troubleshooting issues across services.
• Backend Development: Understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, JSON, request/response handling, and service integration.
• Unit Testing: Hands-on experience writing and executing JUnit test cases; familiarity with Mockito.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Ability to investigate application issues, analyze logs, trace code execution, identify root causes, and implement effective fixes.
• Version Control: Experience with Git and collaborative source-code management.
• Build Tools: Familiarity with Maven or Gradle.
• AI-Assisted Development: Experience using tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor for coding assistance, debugging, and test-case generation, with the ability to independently verify the output.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Basic understanding or hands-on experience with React.js, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-based application environments.
• Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployment processes.
• Basic understanding of NoSQL databases and their use cases.
• Exposure to distributed systems and applications built using microservices.
• Familiarity with application logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting tools.
• Experience working on banking, financial services, digital banking, or enterprise applications.

Required Professional Skills

• Individual Contribution: Strong hands-on coding and debugging capabilities, with the ability to independently complete assigned tasks.
• Ownership and Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned deliverables and ensures timely, high-quality completion.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrates analytical thinking and the ability to resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Agility and Adaptability: Learns new technologies quickly, adapts to changing priorities, and delivers within agreed timelines.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Quality Mindset: Emphasizes code quality, unit testing, reliability, maintainability, and secure development practices.
• Communication: Communicates clearly during team discussions, cross-team meetings, and customer interactions.
• Professional Ethics: Demonstrates integrity, accountability, respect, confidentiality, and strong professional values.
• Continuous Learning: Shows initiative in improving technical skills and adopting relevant development tools and practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4–6 years of professional software development experience, with strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Good understanding of microservices and experience troubleshooting backend service integrations.
• Proven experience in coding, unit testing, debugging, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with the broader team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to participate in technical and customer-facing discussions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys coding, solving problems, debugging application issues, and delivering reliable software. The candidate should be a quick learner, a collaborative team player, and an accountable individual who takes ownership of deliverables and maintains high professional and ethical standards.

This is an individual contributor role focused on software implementation, unit testing, troubleshooting, and delivery. It does not require people management, team leadership responsibilities, architectural ownership, or responsibility for conducting design reviews.