Capco

Principal Backend Developer (Java)

Capco
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2 months ago
Edinburgh, United KingdomStaff+
H1B Sponsor

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of secure, scalable backend systems using Java 11+ and Spring Boot.
  • Architect distributed microservices and event-driven systems deployed to public cloud, preferably AWS.
  • Guide technical decision-making across teams and align solutions with enterprise strategies.
  • Champion engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and a test-first culture.
  • Coach developers, shape delivery processes, and influence broader engineering practices.
  • Deliver technology solutions for major financial institutions and support digital transformation initiatives.

Requirements

  • Expertise in Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, and AWS-based enterprise cloud solutions.
  • Proven experience architecting secure, scalable services using microservices and CQRS patterns.
  • Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, SQL/NoSQL, Kafka, CloudFormation, and streaming frameworks.
  • Advanced understanding of security protocols including OAuth, IAM, TLS, and encryption.
  • Ability to manage and mentor teams while driving technology strategy.
  • Preferred experience with GitLab CI/CD, Cucumber, and Behaviour Driven Design.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification and experience delivering large-scale customer-facing applications are advantageous.
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, or RFP experience in consultancy or technology environments is valued.

Benefits

  • Permanent hybrid role based in Edinburgh, with potential work in Glasgow depending on client expectations.
  • Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance, and critical illness cover.
  • Mental health support through CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
  • Maternity, adoption, shared parental, sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement leave.
  • Eight complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
  • Five weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days.
  • A minimum of 40 hours of annual training, including workshops, certifications, and e-learning.
  • A business coach assigned from day one and access to online GP services.
  • Gympass/Wellhub, travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Tech Stack

Apache KafkaAWSCucumberGitLab CI/CDJavaSpring BootSQL

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About Capco

5,001-10,000 employees

Capco, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation in the financial services industry. With a growing client portfolio comprising of over 100 global organizations, Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to deliver end-to-end data-driven solutions and fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, insurance, and the energy sector. Capco’s cutting-edge ingenuity is brought to life through its Innovation Labs and award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent.

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