Hybrid Principal Engineer – Developer

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About the role

  • Lead Developer Experience and Marketplace ecosystem for Candescent, transforming digital banking with AI-powered solutions. Drive integration architecture and mentor teams for secure and scalable platforms.

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.

Requirements

  • 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).
  • Deep knowledge of API design principles (REST, GraphQL, 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, DevOps tools, or API lifecycle management (e.g., Postman, Apigee).
  • Proficient in web technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Principal Engineer – Developer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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