Senior Backend Engineer - Java

About the Position

Senior Backend Engineer – Java

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent

Power the platforms behind modern finance. Shape cloud-native solutions with Java at their core.

Responsibilities

• Design and build microservices-based applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot
• Deliver enterprise-ready cloud solutions, with a focus on AWS infrastructure and services
• Build and manage robust CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure, scalable deployments
• Write comprehensive tests and implement quality-driven development across the stack
• Collaborate in agile teams and contribute to design decisions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement

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 (e.g., CloudFormation), distributed systems, and secure design practices

Nice to Have

• Experience using GitLab for CI/CD pipelines and Cucumber for BDD test automation
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
• Knowledge of CQRS patterns and performance testing strategies
• Passion for exploring emerging cloud technologies and frameworks
• Experience delivering customer-facing or business-critical applications in finance

We Offer

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

Core Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• Competitive pension
• Health insurance
• Life insurance and critical illness cover

Mental Health:

• Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders

Family-Friendly:

• Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement

Family Care:

• 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care

Holiday Flexibility:

• 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs

Continuous Learning:

• Minimum 40 hours of training annually. Take your pick; workshops, certifications, e-learning. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development

Healthcare Access:

• Convenient online GP services

Extra Perks:

• Gympass(Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance

About the Company

Why Join Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.