Software Engineer III - React JS Developer

🏢 About Candescent

Candescent is a leading digital banking technology provider that powers online banking, account opening, and branch transformation for financial institutions. With an API-first ecosystem, Candescent connects digital, remote, and in-person banking channels to deliver secure, intelligent experiences at scale.

🎯 The Role

As a Software Engineer III (React JS Developer) on the Digital Banking team in Bengaluru, you will design and build enterprise-grade frontend applications. You will partner closely with product owners, UI/UX designers, and backend teams to convert complex banking requirements into intuitive, highly responsive web interfaces.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Core: React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
• State Management: Context API, Redux
• Testing: Jest, React Testing Library
• Backend & APIs: RESTful APIs, NestJS, OAuth, JWT
• Cloud & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins

💼 What You'll Do

• Build, deploy, and maintain scalable, production-ready frontend features for digital banking platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile Scrum environment to deliver high-quality user stories
• Create architectural documentation, system diagrams, and technical specifications
• Ensure code quality and maintainability through rigorous peer reviews and automated testing
• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement frontend optimizations to ensure fast load times and smooth interactions

✅ What You'll Need

• 6+ years of hands-on professional frontend development experience with modern web technologies
• Deep expertise in React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Practical experience consuming and designing REST APIs, handling authentication flows (JWT/OAuth), and working with NestJS
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies using Jest and React Testing Library
• Experience working with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Proficiency in version control workflows with Git and modern CI/CD automation pipelines
• Strong problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and a collaborative team mindset

🌟 Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
• Understanding of security-by-design principles in financial applications
• Background in micro-frontend architectures or design systems