Capco

Senior Backend Engineer - Java

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3 months ago
Glasgow, United KingdomSenior

Responsibilities

  • Design and build microservices-based applications using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Deliver enterprise-ready cloud solutions using AWS infrastructure and services.
  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines and support secure, scalable deployments.
  • Write comprehensive tests and implement quality-driven development across the stack.
  • Collaborate in agile teams on design decisions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
  • Potentially work from the Edinburgh or Glasgow office according to client expectations.

Requirements

  • Expert-level Java development experience, including Java 11, Java 17, and Java 21+.
  • Strong Spring Boot proficiency and experience designing cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
  • Deep knowledge of public cloud environments, preferably AWS.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, SQL and NoSQL databases, Kafka, and Java Streaming.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code such as CloudFormation, distributed systems, and secure design practices.
  • Experience with GitLab for CI/CD and Cucumber for BDD test automation is advantageous.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification, CQRS knowledge, performance testing experience, and finance-sector application delivery experience are advantageous.

Benefits

  • Permanent hybrid work in the Scotland office, with possible placement in Glasgow or Edinburgh based on client needs.
  • Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance, and critical illness cover.
  • Access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders for mental health support.
  • 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.
  • At least 40 hours of training annually, including workshops, certifications, and e-learning, plus a business coach from day one.
  • Online GP services, Gympass/Wellhub, travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Tech Stack

Apache KafkaAWSCucumberJavaSpring BootSQL

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About Capco

5,001-10,000 employees

Capco is a global technology and management consultancy focused on financial services, helping banks, capital markets, insurance, and wealth firms with digital transformation, risk and compliance, and data/AI-enabled modernization. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in London, it operates as a Wipro company. Its business model centers on project-based consulting, managed services, and solution delivery across strategy, engineering, and platforms for regulated institutions.

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