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Principal Engineer- Developer
Job in
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30383, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Candescent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
UI/UX Design, Web Developer, IT Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Role Summary
Candescent is transforming digital banking with a modern, AI-powered platform that empowers financial institutions to deliver smarter, faster, and more personalized customer experiences.
We are seeking a talented Principal Engineer - Developer Experience to lead the design, development, and evolution of our Developer Experience and Marketplace ecosystem. You will drive architectural decisions for developer experience, partner integrations & extensibility across our banking platform, ensuring security, scalability, and modern user experiences. This is a technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in integrations, user experience and scalable platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute Candescent's identity vision aligned with product and platform strategy.
- Partner with Product and Engineering to design secure, compliant, and scalable offerings.
- Lead architecture, design, and implementation of market leading developer and marketplace experiences.
- Collaborate with product, security, and engineering teams to deliver seamless, secure experiences
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards for financial services
- Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive best practices in secure identity management
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent
- 12+ years in the tech industry, focusing on developer tools, platforms, APIs, and SaaS, with product integration through portals.
- 5+ years in technical leadership, working with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, design, docs, etc.).
- Proven track record in building developer portals, API platforms, or developer ecosystems.
- Experience working with clients, professional services, or external developers (e.g., partners, open-source communities).
Skills:
- Deep knowledge of API design principles (REST, Graph
QL, gRPC) and documentation standards (OpenAPI, Swagger).
- Familiarity with developer experience best practices: SDKs, toolkits, simulators, quick starts, tutorials, etc.
- Familiarity with UI design systems and UI frameworks ex:
React Js or Next Js
- Experience with CI/CD, Dev Ops tools, or API lifecycle management (e.g., Postman, Apigee).
- Proficient in web technologies (JavaScript, Type Script, Node, Python, etc.).
- Familiar with cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external communications.
- Ability to promote developer tools and act as a bridge between Candescent and developer communities.
- Experience with community-building, hackathons, and developer outreach programs is a plus.
Skills:
- Ability to define and guide a vision and roadmap for developer experience.
- Experience setting and tracking KPIs and metrics for developer engagement, portal adoption, or API usage.
- Skilled in aligning with internal teams (engineering, product, marketing, support) to meet client and vendor needs.
- Strong understanding of the developer ecosystem, trends, and competitive landscape.
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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