Software Engineer I - Java

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.

Job Description

TITLE: Software Engineer I

LOCATION: Hyderabad, India

About CANDESCENT

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.

Candescent extend, differentiate & illuminate digital-first experiences.It helps banks and credit unions stand out and maintain a competitive edge with top-tier digital-first products and services. CANDESCENT (https://www.candescent.com) is headquartered in Georgia.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in software design and development
• Minimum 2+ years of experience and passionate in preferred technology stack
• Java 8+, J2EE Basics, Maven
• Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA
• Hibernate
• Any Database
• Any Cloud Platform
• JUnit
• Git
• JMeter
• DevOps Concepts – Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in building REST APIs
• Deep understanding of Software Development and Quality Assurance best practices
• Should have experience working in the Agile SDLC model
• Must be comfortable working on unfamiliar languages, frameworks, or libraries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Self driven
  

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge on any/all of the below technology stack is a huge plus.

• PostgreSQL
• Google Cloud Platform
• Apache Beam, Dataflow
• Spring Webflux
• React
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Any Caching systems (Redis or Memcached)
• Jira
  
  

Responsibilities Include

• Develop high quality software which meets requirements, promotes re-use of software components, and facilitates ease of support.
• Diagnose, isolate, and implement remedies for system failures caused by errors in software code.
• Identifies and implements process improvements in Engineering practices.
• Utilise software based system maintenance and tracking tools.
• Provide input and technical content for technical documentation, user help materials and customer training.
• Conduct unit tests, track problems, and implement changes to ensure adherence to test plan and functional/nonfunctional requirements
• Analyse, design and implement software mechanisms to improve code stability, performance, and reusability. Participates and leads code review sessions.
• Create high fidelity estimates of their own work efforts.
• Assist others in estimating task effort and dependencies, responsible for team commitments within the Sprint.
• May be asked to lead and advise other Engineering resources as part of project activities.
• Participates with industry groups, stays current with technology and industry trends, disseminates knowledge to team members, forms best practices.
• Communicate with Solution Management and other internal teams. Participates in cross-functional collaboration within the organisation.
  
  

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

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.