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.

Candescent is currently searching for a Cloud DevOps Engineer to operate, automate, and optimize our cloud platforms to ensure reliability, security, and cost efficiency. This role serves as a critical bridge between development and operations by implementing DevOps best practices, infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines that support highly available, production‑grade fintech systems. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, systems‑minded, and comfortable working across internal teams and managed service partners to ensure cloud platforms align with Candescent’s business goals.

Key Responsibilities And Deliverables

Cloud Platform Operations & Reliability

Operate and maintain cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security of production environments
Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and root cause analysis for cloud and application‑level issues
Continuously optimize cloud environments for performance, resilience, and cost efficiency

DevOps, Automation & Tooling

Implement and maintain infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) to enable consistent, repeatable, and secure cloud deployments
Build, enhance, and support CI/CD pipelines that accelerate development while maintaining quality and control
Develop internal tools and automation to reduce manual effort and improve operational reliability

Security, Governance & Cost Management

Ensure cloud environments adhere to security best practices and internal policies
Partner with security and engineering teams to support secure deployments and access controls
Monitor and optimize cloud spend, providing visibility and recommendations to balance cost and performance

Cross‑Functional & Managed Services Collaboration

Bridge development and operations teams to support smooth application delivery and production readiness
Direct and collaborate with managed services providers to ensure operational execution aligns with Candescent business objectives
Contribute to platform standards, documentation, and operational runbooks

Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant
Demonstrated experience operating and automating cloud platforms in production environments
Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code concepts
Hands‑on experience troubleshooting cloud infrastructure and application performance issues
Ability to translate operational needs into scalable, automated solutions
Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering, operations, and external partners

Preferred Distinctions

Experience supporting fintech, SaaS, or highly regulated environments
Exposure to cloud cost optimization and financial governance practices
Experience working with or leading managed services teams
Passion for automation, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement

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.

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