Software Staff Engineer
Candescent
Sterling, VA, USA · Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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
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.