Senior Backend Engineer - Java

About the Position

Senior Backend Engineer – Java

Location: Glasgow (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
• 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
• Workshops, certifications, e-learning
• Business Coach assigned from Day One

Healthcare Access:

• Convenient online GP services

Extra Perks:

• Gympass (Wellhub)
• Travel insurance
• Tastecard
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to Work
• Dental insurance

About the Company

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.