Demos Software Engineer IV - Java Backend developer
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.Software Engineer IVPosition SummaryWe are seeking skilled Engineers passionate about delivering exceptional software experiences. As part of the Digital Banking team, this individual will design and build features that improve our clients’ customer experience, owning services end-to-end and collaborating closely with product managers and designers to create intuitive, impactful solutions.The Engineer will simplify complex problems into scalable designs, uphold engineering best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Operating in a fast-paced Agile environment, they will consistently deliver high-quality, production-ready code and embrace continuous delivery. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, driven to solve real problems, eager to learn, and committed to mentoring and excellence—striving for perfection while knowing when to ship.Key Areas of ResponsibilityImplement features and deliver production-ready codeCreate technical documentation, system diagrams, and debugging reportsConduct performance optimizations and monitor key metricsProduct Strategy, Vision, and PlanningParticipate in agile planning events by providing technical insights and feasibility analysisCollaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and Engineers to translate business needs into features and technical solutionsOffer input on technology enhancements, emerging tools, and product gaps to inform the roadmap and backlogSupport definition of acceptance criteria to guide development and testingProduct Design and DevelopmentDesign, develop, deploy, and maintain software solutions in an agile environmentWrite clean, scalable code aligned with best practices and engineering standardsCollaborate with peers to implement user stories, resolve issues, and improve product functionalityEngage in agile events such as daily scrums and product demosCreate proof-of-concepts and run experiments to inform technical decisionsConduct peer code reviews for quality and knowledge sharingContinuously improve team processes and development workflowsStay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry practicesPerformance Measurement and OptimizationMonitor delivery metrics such as lead time and deployment frequencyIdentify and implement improvements to enhance delivery efficiencyBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent8+ years of experience in software development using JavaStrong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programmingExpertise in designing and troubleshooting transactional systemsExperience with microservices architecture, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, Oracle, PostgreSQL, BigTable, BigQuery, NoSQL, Git, IntelliJ IDEA, Pub/Sub, Data FlowExperience in native and hybrid cloud environments and Agile developmentProficient in Python or Java, multi-tenant cloud technologies, and tools like JiraSkilled in translating user stories into scalable, user-centric solutionsStrong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamworkAnalytical problem-solver with attention to detail and structured thinkingExperience with Java IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ), application servers (Tomcat), scripting languages (JSON, XML, YAML, Terraform), Git, MavenPreferred QualificationsChampion of Agile Scrum methodologies and SAFe frameworksExperience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or GitHub CIDeep understanding of secure solution design principlesFamiliarity with concurrent backend environments and multithreadingExperience with tools or languages including Ruby, Python, Perl, Node.js, Bash, C, C++, Spring, Oracle, Docker, KubernetesStatement 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.