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. Our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by banks and credit unions of all sizes.

We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels.

Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step.

Overview

The Software Solution Architect Partner leads a team of solution architects responsible for overseeing all customer solutions meet Candescent architecture standards defined by engineering and defines how our solutions will integrate into a customer’s environment. This role bridges the gap between business strategy and technical execution, ensuring architectural consistency and innovation in our projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of solution architects, fostering growth and collaboration
• Oversee the design and architecture of each project across the four Candescent business solutions.
• Ensure our Candescent projects align and/or integrate with a customer’s architecture and infrastructure.
• Understand how our Candescent solutions can be implemented in a customer’s environment, considering the customers architecture, enterprise standards and business objectives
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies
• Develop and enforce architectural best practices and documentation standards
• Monitor project progress and mitigate risks related to architecture and integration
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between technical and non-technical teams
• Be the liaison between Candescent engineering teams and the Deployment teams

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), microservices, and enterprise frameworks
• Proficiency in software development methodologies and tools (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD)
• Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Experience with technologies like Salesforce, Kafka, and containerization tools
• Familiarity with Agile framework and architecture governance
• Experience in the Financial Industry

EEO Statement

Integrated into our shared values is Candescent’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

Statement to Third Party Agencies
To 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.