Software Engineer IV - (C/C++)

Capitolis; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 18,810 - 29,260; Full time

Job summary

Candescent is seeking a skilled Software Engineer IV (C/C++) to join our engineering team in Hyderabad, India. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance software in a scalable enterprise environment, working within an Agile team to deliver innovative financial services solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership in complex technical challenges, mentorship, and collaboration with client-facing teams, with opportunities for growth and mentorship from experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing and managing complex software products.
• Strong knowledge of C, C++, Win32, and MFC libraries.
• Experience with multi-threading and inter-process communication.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to core modules and critical components.
• Lead complex technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Mentor other team members as needed.
• Coordinate with Clients/ client-facing teams for issue resolution.
• Address security vulnerabilities and audit findings.
• Able to drive technical debt reduction and modernization.
• Balance technical excellence with business priorities.
• Timely tracking of progress and manage technical risks and dependencies.

Skills

C

C++

Win32 programming

MFC libraries

Multi threading

Inter Process Communication

STL

Debugging (Windbg)

DB: MS SQL/Oracle

AI tools Cursor

Tools

Windbg

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.

SW Software Engineer IV (C/C++)

LOCATION: Hyderabad, India GRADE: 12

About Candescent

Candescent is a U.S.-based financial technology company that powers Intelligent Banking for banks and credit unions. The company helps financial institutions move beyond traditional digital banking by unifying data, channels, and real‑time intelligence into a single, cohesive platform that delivers adaptive, human‑centered experiences across every interaction.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our engineering team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high‑performance, scalable software solutions in a complex enterprise environment. You will be part of a highly skilled and motivated Agile engineering team, contributing to the development of innovative solutions for the financial services market. This is a great opportunity to build your career in a collaborative and supportive environment, with ample opportunities to learn, grow, and benefit from mentorship by experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to core modules and critical components
• Lead complex technical problem solving and root cause analysis
• Support team members in resolving technical blockers
• Timely tracking of progress and manage technical risks and dependencies
• Coordinate with Clients/client‑facing teams for issue resolution
• Address security vulnerabilities and audit findings
• Able to drive technical debt reduction and modernization
• Balance technical excellence with business priorities
• Able to mentor other team members as needed.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in developing and managing complex software product
• Excellent working knowledge of C, C++, Win32 programming, MFC libraries.
• Excellent understanding of windows internals such as process management, memory management and file system
• Must have working experience of multi treading & Inter Process Communication
• Comfortable and experienced in using Third party libraries and STL.
• Proficient in debugging and experience in using Windbg and/or any other debugging tools
• Good database skills and have experience of working with MS SQL/Oracle databases.
• Familiarity with .Net technologies
• Knowledge of AI tools such as Cursor.
• Experience in working in Agile environment.

Why Join Candescent

• Work on enterprise‑scale systems with real‑world impact.
• Opportunity to adopt and shape AI‑assisted software engineering practices.
• Competitive compensation with strong work‑life balance programs.
• Inclusive, diverse, and growth‑oriented culture.