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.
Title: Manager, Software Engineering
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineering Manager passionate about delivering exceptional software experiences and leading high-performing teams. As a key leader on the Digital Banking team, this individual will guide the development of features that enhance our clients’ customer experience, ensuring high-quality execution from concept through production. They will work closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, impactful solutions that align with business goals.
The Engineering Manager will lead by example—simplifying complex problems into scalable architectures, championing engineering best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In a fast-paced Agile environment, they will balance hands-on technical contributions with strategic leadership, empowering engineers to consistently deliver production-ready code. Ideal candidates are collaborative, solutions-focused, and committed to team development, mentoring others while driving technical excellence and operational efficiency.
Product Summary – Banking Foundations
The Banking Foundations Engineering team builds modern, consumer-facing digital experiences that are intuitive, scalable, and highly reliable. We focus on creating products that users interact with daily—prioritizing simplicity, performance, and seamless design.
Our engineers work on translating complex backend systems into clean, engaging, and responsive experiences across platforms. From enhancing usability to ensuring resilience at scale, the team plays a critical role in shaping how consumers engage with technology.
Banking Foundations Engineering brings together product thinking, engineering excellence, and user empathy to build experiences that are trusted, accessible, and future ready.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Define product technology strategy and vision
Manage and prioritize technology roadmap and initiatives
Own engineering key results and performance metrics
Product Strategy, Vision, and Planning
Partner with Product Managers to develop a technology-aligned product vision and roadmap
Participate in PI planning and agile ceremonies to provide technical insights for prioritization and delivery
Identify technology enhancements, product gaps, and feature ideas to inform the roadmap
Recommend strategic technology investments aligned with business goals and user needs
Support product teams in translating complex business needs into user stories and technical solutions
Product Design and Development
Oversee design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions across product teams
Establish and enforce technical standards, guidelines, and best practices for consistency and quality
Collaborate with Architects and Engineering Managers to manage system dependencies and risks
Participate in agile development events such as demos and reviews
Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams with a focus on career development and innovation
Foster an environment where engineers are encouraged to experiment and contribute new technical ideas
Provide constructive feedback through code reviews to enhance technical value and quality
Performance Measurement and…