Senior Backend Engineer - Java

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.

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

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Bonus Points For

• 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

Why Join Capco

• 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.

Benefits

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• 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, men