Software Staff Engineer

Capitolis; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Transparent work culture

Job summary

Capitolis is seeking a skilled Full Stack Engineer to join our team in Sterling, Virginia. You will have 10+ years of experience and expertise in backend development using Java and Spring Boot, as well as frontend development with ReactJS or React Native and TypeScript. This role involves developing and maintaining services, building UI, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Join us for competitive compensation and a collaborative culture focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer.
• Expertise in backend development with Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of frontend frameworks like ReactJS or React Native.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build responsive, high-quality UI using ReactJS or React Native with TypeScript.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Write clean and maintainable code following best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

ReactJS

TypeScript

SQL

NoSQL

Git

CI/CD

DevOps

Docker

Education

BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Git

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

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.

About Candescent

Candescent is a fast‑growing technology organization focused on building secure, scalable, and high‑performance digital products. We believe in engineering excellence, innovation, and a collaborative work culture where every engineer has ownership and impact.

Role Overview

We are looking for 10+ years of strong Full Stack Engineers with expertise in backend development using Java & Spring Boot, and frontend development using ReactJS or React Native, with TypeScript skills. You will work across the full technology stack to design, build, and deliver high‑quality features and scalable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
• Build responsive, high‑quality UI using ReactJS or React Native with TypeScript
• Collaborate with product, design, and cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver end‑to‑end features
• Write clean, maintainable, and robust code following best practices
• Integrate RESTful APIs and manage data flows across services
• Contribute to architectural decisions and participate in code reviews
• Diagnose and resolve production issues with strong ownership

Required Skills

Backend

• Strong knowledge of Java (8/11/17)
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices
• Familiarity with Hibernate/JPA
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Frontend

• Strong experience with ReactJS or React Native
• Mandatory proficiency in TypeScript
• Knowledge of hooks, functional components, and state management (Redux/MobX)
• Good understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive UI

General / Additional Skills

• Good understanding of Git, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes
• Knowledge of event‑driven systems or Kafka
• Exposure to unit testing and UI testing tools (JUnit, Jest, Cypress, etc.)
• Experience in fintech or large‑scale distributed systems is a plus

Education

BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any engineering stream (mandatory)

Why Join Candescent?

• Opportunity to work on modern tech and high‑impact products
• Collaborative, learning‑friendly, and transparent work culture
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities