Capco

Principal Backend Engineer - Java

Capco
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9 months ago
London, United KingdomStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Build and deliver scalable backend services using Java.
  • Design and implement APIs and microservices for enterprise systems.
  • Deploy and operate solutions across cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
  • Contribute to architecture discussions and solution design.
  • Develop comprehensive unit, integration, and performance test coverage.
  • Collaborate with clients, product managers, and engineers in agile teams.
  • Contribute to thought leadership, RFP support, and coaching or mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

  • Expertise in Java 11, Java 17, and later versions.
  • Proficiency with Spring Boot.
  • Deep understanding of deploying enterprise software to public cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
  • Experience with microservices, event-driven, CQRS, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, particularly in the AWS ecosystem.
  • Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with Kafka and Java streaming integration with AWS.
  • Experience with CloudFormation or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.
  • Ability to write unit, component, integration, end-to-end, and performance tests.
  • Experience designing large-scale systems and troubleshooting distributed systems.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification at Associate or Professional level is required.
  • GitLab, Cucumber, Behaviour Driven Design, security best practices, IAM Roles, and KMS experience are additional advantages.

Benefits

  • Permanent position in London with hybrid working.
  • 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.
  • Family-friendly leave policies and paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
  • 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.
  • A business coach assigned from day one.
  • Online GP services, travel insurance, Gympass (Wellhub), 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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