IT & Software

Senior Backend Engineer - Java

Capco

Glasgow · Scotland · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role, you will design and build robust, cloud-native Java backends that power Tier 1 financial platforms. You will work within Capcos Technology & Engineering team to deliver scalable AWS-based solutions, champion agile practices, and shape backend architectures. You’ll drive continuous improvement, lead technical decisions, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact financial services software. This is an opportunity to influence the evolution of modern banking technology while working in a client-facing, collaborative consulting environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus
  • Competitive pension
  • Health insurance
  • Family-friendly leave
  • Mental health support
  • Continuous learning opportunities

Responsibilities
  • Design and build microservices with Java 11+ and Spring Boot
  • Deliver enterprise cloud solutions focusing on AWS infrastructure and services
  • Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines and secure deployments
  • Write comprehensive tests and promote quality-driven development across the stack
  • Collaborate in agile teams, contribute to design decisions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement

Key requirements
  • Expert-level Java development (Java 11, 17, 21+), Spring Boot proficiency
  • Deep knowledge of public cloud environments, preferably AWS
  • Experience designing cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures
  • Strong grasp of CI/CD pipelines, SQL/NoSQL databases, Kafka, and Java Streaming
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation), distributed systems, and secure design practices
  • Collaborative
  • Agile mindset
  • Problem-solving
  • Java (11/17/21+), Spring Boot
  • AWS cloud services
  • Microservices architecture

Reference: WJ-799_20876909

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