Software Engineer IV - UI React Developer

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.

We are looking for a driven and experienced Fullstack Developer to join our team, based at the Candescent R&D site in Hyderabad. You will be a contributing member of a highly skilled and motivated Agile team of engineers, working on innovative solutions for the financial services market. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career in a supportive environment with plenty of opportunity to further learn, grow and get mentorship from experienced team members.

Candescent has been at the forefront in all aspects of the payments processing world for decades. Candescent’s footprint covers point of digital banking systems through to global payments systems etc. The industry is changing at an incredible rate with the arrival of new disruptive technologies and business startups. This is an exciting time to get involved in the new product ranges that Candescent is developing for this rapidly changing world of financial systems including Candescent‘s new products which connects services to back office bank server applications, applying the latest technologies and development practices.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role as a Senior SW Developer on newly formed scrum teams focused on developing Candescent’s Cloud Platform that will serve each of our major industries – Financial Services and Digital Banking.
• Build and expand the services powering our API ecosystem, solving problems, and acting as a leader among a large community of fellow developers.
• 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.
• Utilize 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.
• Analyze, 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.
• Considered subject matter experts in their chosen field.
• 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 organization.
  
  

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field
• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in software design and development
• 6+ years experience and Proficiency on UI technology (preferably React JS)
• UI design & development
• Good to have knowledge on Java, Spring, Spring Boot
• Good to have knowledge on Messaging frameworks such as RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, JMS or Kafka.
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Good to have knowledge on Database technologies including Cassandra, MySQL, Redis, ElasticSearch
• Cloud/SAAS Deployment into Google Cloud, AWS and Azure
• 6+ years integrating with REST APIs with UI
• 2+ years’ experience working with Public Clouds (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• 2+ years of experience using relational and no sql databases
• 2+ years of experience with container technologies such as Docker.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams.
• API based design and development using REST & SOAP frameworks
• Experience with CI/AppSec tools – Sonar, Coverity, WhiteSource, Seeker, Aqua
• Prior experience with performance monitoring tools tracking CPU load, memory usage, and JVM monitoring
• Good hands-on database experience with SQL and NoSQL
• Expertise in design patterns like – MVC, Microservice architecture.
• Developing Design based on given requirements and architecture.
• Deep understanding of Software Development and Quality Assurance best practices
• Experience operating in an Agile environment, with a deep understanding of agile development principles.
• Mentoring junior engineers in the team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• modern frameworks for building high-throughout, resilient microservices
• full SDLC and methodologies such as TDD, BDD, and tools and frameworks for automating the delivery pipeline
• distributed design patterns, message-driven architectures, high-volume data stores, and horizontal scaling techniques
  

Beneficial Skills

• Knowledge of software technologies:
• Test Driven Development or Behaviour Driven Development (e.g. Zest, JUnit, JBehave, Selenium)
• YML Scripting
• Subversion/Git
• Build and Deployment Pipeline technologies: Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, Chef, Docker, Nexus
• Experience of operating in an Agile development environment, familiarity with Agile principles and practices and Test or Behaviour Driven Development.
  

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.

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