About this role
Senior Backend Engineer – JavaLocation: Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent
Power the platforms behind modern finance. Shape cloud-native solutions with Java at their core.
The Role**We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to join our Technology & Engineering team. You’ll bring expertise in building robust, scalable, cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. Working on high-impact platforms for Tier 1 financial institutions, you’ll lead backend design, champion agile best practices, and contribute to the evolution of modern banking technology.
This role will sit in our Scotland office, with a need to potentially work in either Edinburgh or Glasgow depending on client expectations.
What You’ll Do
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Design and build microservices-based applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot
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Deliver enterprise-ready cloud solutions, with a focus on AWS infrastructure and services
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Build and manage robust CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure, scalable deployments
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Write comprehensive tests and implement quality-driven development across the stack
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Collaborate in agile teams and contribute to design decisions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
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What We’re Looking For
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Expert-level Java development (Java 11, 17, 21+), Spring Boot proficiency
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Deep knowledge of public cloud environments, preferably AWS
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Experience designing cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures
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Strong grasp of CI/CD pipelines, SQL/NoSQL databases, Kafka, and Java Streaming
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Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., CloudFormation), distributed systems, and secure design practices
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Bonus Points For
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Experience using GitLab for CI/CD pipelines and Cucumber for BDD test automation
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
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Knowledge of CQRS patterns and performance testing strategies
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Passion for exploring emerging cloud technologies and frameworks
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Experience delivering customer-facing or business-critical applications in finance
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Why Join Capco
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Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
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Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
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Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
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Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
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Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.
Benefits
We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:
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Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
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Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
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Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
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Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
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Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
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Continuous Learning: Your growth, your way - 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.
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Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
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Extra Perks: Gympass(Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.
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Inclusion at 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.