Manager, Software Engineering
Role Overview
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.
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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 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.
- Statement to Third Party Agencies
Preferred Qualifications
- 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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