Candescent

Enterprise Architect

Candescent

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetes

About the role

  • Shape long-term technology strategy and provide technical leadership across engineering teams
  • Define and drive end-to-end platform architecture strategy with a focus on scalability, modularity, security, and resilience
  • Lead platform consolidation and modernization journey, transitioning current solutions to a unified architecture
  • Champion architecture excellence using domain-driven design and well-architected cloud principles
  • Design and govern robust, secure, and extensible API ecosystems that support internal teams and fintech partners
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to embed AI/ML, analytics, and personalization into platform capabilities
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for future-readiness

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture
  • Deep expertise in designing and managing API-first platforms, developer ecosystems, and partner integrations
  • Familiarity with banking ecosystem integration standards (e.g., ISO 20022, Open Banking, FDX)
  • Expertise in cloud-native technologies (e.g., GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, containers, service mesh)
  • Strong knowledge of distributed systems, multi-tenancy, and event-driven architecture
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML integration into product and platform architecture
  • Understanding of regulatory, security, and data compliance in financial services
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
software engineeringenterprise architectureAPI-first platformscloud-native technologiesdistributed systemsmulti-tenancyevent-driven architectureAI integrationplatform architecturedata compliance
Soft skills
technical leadershipcollaborationstrategic thinkingarchitecture excellence