SW Engineer III Front End Developer (ReactJS)

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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented Front-End Developer passionate about building intuitive, high-performance digital experiences. As part of the Digital Banking Engineering team, you will develop modern, responsive web applications that enhance customer engagement and drive business value.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern front-end technologies, with a deep understanding of UI/UX principles, accessibility, and responsive design. You will work closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, Backend Engineers, and Architects to transform business requirements into seamless customer experiences.

You will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and optimizing front-end applications while contributing to engineering excellence and a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Develop and deliver high-quality, production-ready front-end applications.

Create and maintain reusable UI components, design patterns, and front-end frameworks.

Develop technical documentation, component libraries, and design specifications.

Monitor application performance and user experience metrics.

Troubleshoot and resolve UI defects, performance bottlenecks, and browser compatibility issues.

Participate in code reviews and promote front-end best practices.

Product Strategy, Vision, and Planning

Participate in Agile planning sessions, providing technical estimates and implementation recommendations.

Collaborate with Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, and Engineering teams to translate business requirements into engaging user experiences.

Contribute to front-end architecture discussions and technology decisions.

Identify opportunities to improve usability, accessibility, and application performance.

Support the definition of acceptance criteria and testing requirements.

Product Design and Development

Design, develop, deploy, and maintain modern web applications using React.js and TypeScript.

Build responsive, mobile-friendly, and accessible user interfaces.

Develop reusable, scalable UI components and shared libraries.

Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and backend services.

Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.

Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Collaborate closely with UX designers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation of designs.

Stay updated with emerging front-end technologies and industry best practices.

Performance Measurement and Optimization

Monitor front-end performance metrics such as page load times, Core Web Vitals, and user engagement.

Continuously improve application responsiveness, accessibility, and scalability.

Identify and implement opportunities to automate testing and deployment processes.

Drive improvements in front-end development standards and workflows.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

6+ years of experience in Front-End Development.

Strong proficiency in React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.

Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, Context API, Zustand, or MobX.

Strong understanding of responsive web design principles and accessibility (WCAG).

Experience consuming and integrating RESTful APIs.

Experience with modern UI component libraries such as Material UI, Ant Design, or Bootstrap.

Familiarity with front-end build tools such as Webpack, Vite, Babel, and npm/yarn.

Proficiency with Git, GitHub, and modern development workflows.

Strong understanding of browser rendering, performance optimization, and debugging techniques.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Next.js and server-side rendering (SSR).

Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright.

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.

Knowledge of micro-frontend architecture.

Understanding of secure front-end development practices and OWASP guidelines.

Experience with design systems and component-driven development.

Familiarity with Figma and collaborating closely with UX/UI teams.

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.