Senior Backend Architect Java, Cloud and Microservices Leader

Capco; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Maternity and adoption leave

5 weeks annual leave

40 hours training annually

Gympass

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Edinburgh is looking for a Principal Backend Engineer (Java) to architect secure, scalable backend systems. This role involves leading technical decision-making, mentoring teams, and ensuring engineering excellence for top financial clients. You'll need expertise in Java, AWS cloud solutions, and strong coaching capabilities. The position combines innovative technology with a collaborative culture, providing ample opportunity for personal growth and contributions to high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record architecting secure, scalable services using microservices.
• Strong experience in CI/CD pipelines and streaming frameworks.
• Advanced understanding of system security protocols (e.g., OAuth, IAM).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure, scalable backend systems.
• Architect distributed microservices and event‑driven systems.
• Guide technical decision‑making and align solutions to enterprise strategies.

Skills

Java 11/17+

Spring Boot

AWS

Microservices

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

Kafka

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

CloudFormation

Cucumber

Job description

A leading consulting firm in Edinburgh is looking for a Principal Backend Engineer (Java) to architect secure, scalable backend systems. This role involves leading technical decision-making, mentoring teams, and ensuring engineering excellence for top financial clients. You'll need expertise in Java, AWS cloud solutions, and strong coaching capabilities. The position combines innovative technology with a collaborative culture, providing ample opportunity for personal growth and contributions to high-impact projects.