Senior Backend Developer (Java)

Capco; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Competitive pension

Health and life insurance

Family-friendly leave

Learning and certifications

Perks: Gym/Wellbeing

Job summary

Capco’s Technology & Engineering practice in Scotland is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to design and deliver cloud-native systems for Tier 1 financial institutions. The role sits in Scotland with hybrid work in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

You’ll lead backend design, champion agile practices, and help evolve modern banking technology using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java with Spring Boot for cloud-native services.
• Experience designing microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Strong CI/CD capabilities and database knowledge (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiar with infrastructure-as-code and secure, scalable design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and build microservices-based applications in Java 11+ and Spring Boot.
• Deliver enterprise cloud solutions on AWS with focus on infrastructure.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure, scalable deployments.
• Write tests and contribute to quality-driven development across the stack.
• Collaborate in agile teams and participate in architectural decisions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

Microservices

CI/CD

Distributed systems

Event-driven architecture

SQL/NoSQL

CloudFormation

Security best practices

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Cucumber

CloudFormation

Job description

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent

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

• 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.

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, 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: 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.
• Extra Perks: Gympass(Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

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.