SW Engineer III - Database Engineering

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.

About Candescent Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking, and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core. Our solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by financial institutions nationwide. With an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable seamless integration of custom-built or third-party solutions, reinventing customer service across all channels.

Job Summary As a Database Engineer at Candescent, you will design, build, and maintain robust database infrastructure to support our digital banking solutions. You will collaborate with engineering teams to optimize database architecture, ensure high availability, and drive continuous improvement in performance and reliability. This role requires deep expertise in Oracle or Postgres administration, a strong foundation in database design, and a passion for learning open-source technologies. Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software engineers on database design and optimization.
• Build, configure, and maintain database infrastructure (Oracle, SQL Server, and open-source databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Deploy database schema changes across development, staging, and production environments.
• Administer and support non-production database systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Assist production teams in troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues.
• Research and analyze performance problems, identify root causes, and recommend tuning strategies.
• Define, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards to ensure data integrity and security.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle or Postgres database administration functions.
• Strong database design experience and familiarity with schema optimization.
• Interest in learning and working with open-source databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Couchbase).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-based database services.

Preferred

• Experience with automation tools and scripting for database operations.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and flexible work arrangements
• Inclusive and collaborative culture

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