Senior Backend Engineer - Java

About the role

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

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Design and build microservices-based applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot

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Deliver enterprise-ready cloud solutions, with a focus on AWS infrastructure and services

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Build and manage robust CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure, scalable deployments

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Write comprehensive tests and implement quality-driven development across the stack

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Collaborate in agile teams and contribute to design decisions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

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Expert-level Java development (Java 11, 17, 21+), Spring Boot proficiency

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Deep knowledge of public cloud environments, preferably AWS

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Experience designing cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures

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Strong grasp of CI/CD pipelines, SQL/NoSQL databases, Kafka, and Java Streaming

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Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., CloudFormation), distributed systems, and secure design practices

Bonus Points For

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Experience using GitLab for CI/CD pipelines and Cucumber for BDD test automation

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)

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Knowledge of CQRS patterns and performance testing strategies

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Passion for exploring emerging cloud technologies and frameworks

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Experience delivering customer-facing or business-critical applications in finance

Why Join Capco

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Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions

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Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture

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Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications

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Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services

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Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.