engineering
Posted 2 weeks agoPrincipal Engineer- Developer Experience
at Candescent
Us Georgia Atlanta Office, GeorgiaRemote
Responsibilities
- Lead architectural decisions for developer experience, integrations, and platform extensibility, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
- Design, build, and maintain software solutions in an agile environment Write clean, scalable code aligned with best practices and standards Act as a technical ambassador for Candescent by presenting at conferences, industry events, customer briefings, and partner sessions.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Security, and Client‑facing teams to deliver seamless, compliant integration experiences.
- Champion best practices in API design, Java‑based services, documentation, and developer workflows.
- Mentor and influence engineers across teams, raising the bar for code quality, design standards, and problem‑solving approaches.
- Ensure platform capabilities align with financial services regulatory and security requirements.
Requirements
- This role requires strong API and Java expertise, excellent problem‑solving skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for technical and non‑technical audiences alike. Key
- Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 12+ years of
- experience in software engineering, platform development, or developer‑focused products. Strong hands‑on
- experience with Java and modern backend service development. Deep
- experience designing and consuming APIs (REST; familiarity with GraphQL or gRPC is a plus). Proven ability to build developer‑friendly platforms, tools, or integration frameworks.
- Experience working directly with customers, partners, or external developers in a technical capacity.
- Technical Skills Expertise in API design standards and documentation (e.g., OpenAPI, Swagger).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and API lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Working knowledge of modern frontend or portal technologies is a plus (e.g., React, Next.js).
- Strong understanding of secure, scalable systems in regulated environments such as FinTech.
- Experience speaking at conferences, meetups, webinars, or customer workshops (or strong interest in doing so).
- Experience in FinTech, SaaS, or enterprise platform environments. Prior involvement in developer advocacy, community building, or open‑source initiatives.
Additional details
- 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.
- Experience is a senior technical leadership role responsible for designing, building, and championing world‑class developer experiences across Candescent’s digital banking platform.
- This role is hands‑on and externally visible, with approximately 60% of time spent writing production‑quality code and 40% dedicated to conferences, customer meetings, partner engagements, and technical presentations.
- You will serve as both a deep technical contributor and a developer advocate, shaping API platforms, extensibility patterns, and integration experiences while representing Candescent to customers, partners, and the broader developer community.
- Responsibilities and Deliverables Design, build, and maintain high‑quality APIs, SDKs, and developer tooling, spending the majority of your time hands‑on in code.
- Partner with customers and external developers to understand real‑world use cases and incorporate feedback into platform improvements.
- Contribute to the evolution of Candescent’s developer ecosystem, including portals, onboarding experiences, and marketplace capabilities. Qualifications and Experience Required