SW Engineering Manager II - Consumer Engineering

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.

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.

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 Optimization

• Monitor delivery and quality metrics at the product level to identify trends and drive technical improvements

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in technology roles, with increasing responsibilities in engineering management
• Strong understanding of multi-tenant, cloud-based, high-transaction systems
• Experience in full-stack enterprise Java development, including React Web and Native
• Expertise in Scaled Agile (e.g., SAFe), Scrum, Lean quality, and test automation methodologies
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java), cloud technologies, and tools such as Jira
• Strategic technical thinker capable of developing and communicating a product-aligned technology roadmap
• Proven leadership skills to develop and manage cross-functional engineering teams
• Effective collaboration skills to support teams in problem-solving and decision-making
• Experience working with RTEs, STEs, and stakeholders to align and execute strategic themes
• Strong knowledge of continuous delivery and agile at scale practices
• Ability to serve as an Agile coach and advisor, promoting a self-directed and accountable team culture
• Balances technical oversight with empowering teams to innovate and own their solutions
• Drive automation.
• Leverage AI for efficiency and building new functional capability.

Product Specific Qualifications / Skillsets

• Experience in Digital banking, Payments and/or Cards domain
• Java, JEE, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Rest
• React, React Native
• Hibernate, JPA
• Postgres
• Redis
• GCP Cloud

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.