Capco is a management and technology consultancy specialising in financial services and energy.
Senior Backend Engineer - Java
Senior Backend Engineer – Java Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Practice Area : Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent Power the platforms behind modern finance. Shape cloud-native solutions with Java at their core. The Role We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to join our Technology & Engineering team. You’ll bring expertise in building robust,…
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Description de l’offre
Senior Backend Engineer – Java Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Practice Area : Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent Power the platforms behind modern finance. Shape cloud-native solutions with Java at their core. The Role We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to join our Technology & Engineering team. You’ll bring expertise in building robust, scalable, cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.
Working on high-impact platforms for Tier 1 financial institutions, you’ll lead backend design, champion agile best practices, and contribute to the evolution of modern banking technology. This role will sit in our Scotland office, with a need to potentially work in either Edinburgh or Glasgow depending on client expectations.
What You’ll Do
- Design and build microservices-based applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot
- Deliver enterprise-ready cloud solutions, with a focus on AWS infrastructure and services
- Build and manage robust CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure, scalable deployments
- Write comprehensive tests and implement quality-driven development across the stack
- Collaborate in agile teams and contribute to design decisions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
Expert-level Java development (Java 11, 17, 21+), Spring Boot proficiency
- Deep knowledge of public cloud environments, preferably AWS
- Experience designing cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures
- Strong grasp of CI/CD pipelines, SQL/NoSQL databases, Kafka, and Java Streaming
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., CloudFormation), distributed systems, and secure design practices Bonus Points For
- Experience using GitLab for CI/CD pipelines and Cucumber for BDD test automation
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
- Knowledge of CQRS patterns and performance testing strategies
- Passion for exploring emerging cloud technologies and frameworks
- Experience delivering customer-facing or business-critical applications in finance Why Join Capco
- Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
- Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
- Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
- Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
- Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.
Benefits
We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life: - Core
Benefits
Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
- Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
- Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
- Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
- Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
- Continuous Learning: Your growth, your way
- minimum 40 hours of training annually. Take your pick; workshops, certifications, e-learning. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.
- Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
- Extra
Perks
Gympass(Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to
- Work, and dental insurance. Inclusion at Capco We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know
- we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration
- a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day. #LI-DNI
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