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Capco

Principal Backend Engineer - Java

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4 months ago
London, United KingdomStaff+
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Responsibilities

  • Build and deliver scalable backend services using Java (11, 17+).
  • Design and implement APIs and microservices for enterprise systems.
  • Work across cloud platforms, particularly AWS, using best practice deployment techniques.
  • Contribute to architecture discussions and solution design.
  • Develop robust test coverage including unit, integration, and performance testing.
  • Collaborate in agile teams alongside clients, product managers, and other engineers.

Requirements

  • Expertise in Java 11, 17 and above.
  • Proficiency with the Spring Boot framework.
  • Deep understanding of deploying enterprise level software into any public cloud, preferably AWS.
  • Experience implementing microservices, event-driven, CQRS and cloud-native architectures.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, particularly within the AWS ecosystem.
  • Proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with Kafka.
  • Ability to write various types of tests including unit, component, integration, end-to-end, and performance tests.
  • Core understanding of Java streaming and AWS integration.
  • Experience with CloudFormation or similar tools for infrastructure management.
  • Experience with designing large-scale systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot distributed systems.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
  • Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
  • Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
  • 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
  • 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
  • Minimum 40 hours of training annually with a business coach assigned from day one.
  • Convenient online GP services.
  • Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Tech Stack

Apache KafkaAWSJavaSpring Boot