Principal Java Backend Architect: Cloud-Native & Scalable

Capco; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Training and industry certifications

5 weeks of annual leave

Gympass(Wellhub)

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a knowledgeable Principal Backend Engineer with expertise in Java and cloud-native systems. In this leadership role, you will develop secure backend architectures, mentor teams, and influence engineering standards. The position is located in Glasgow (hybrid) and involves working with major financial clients, allowing you to deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Java 11+, Spring Boot, and AWS-based solutions, with a proven track record in backend engineering.

Qualifications

• Expertise in developing secure, scalable backend services using Java.
• Strong experience in architecting distributed microservices.
• Leadership capability in mentoring teams and driving tech strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Architect cloud-native backend systems and coach developers.
• Guide technical decision-making and champion engineering excellence.

Skills

Java 11/17+

Spring Boot

AWS

Microservices

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Kafka

CloudFormation

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a knowledgeable Principal Backend Engineer with expertise in Java and cloud-native systems. In this leadership role, you will develop secure backend architectures, mentor teams, and influence engineering standards. The position is located in Glasgow (hybrid) and involves working with major financial clients, allowing you to deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Java 11+, Spring Boot, and AWS-based solutions, with a proven track record in backend engineering.