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.
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