Senior Java Backend Engineer — Cloud-Native & AWS

Capco; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Competitive pension

Health insurance

Life insurance

Holiday flexibility

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop cloud-native solutions using Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will contribute to high-impact platforms for Tier 1 financial institutions, ensuring agile development practices and secure deployments. This role is based in Scotland, with opportunities for flexible working between Edinburgh and Glasgow. The company offers competitive benefits, including extensive training programs and supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 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, and Java Streaming.

Responsibilities

• Design and build microservices-based applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot.
• Deliver enterprise-ready cloud solutions with a focus on AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborate in agile teams and contribute to design decisions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

CI/CD

Microservices

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop cloud-native solutions using Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will contribute to high-impact platforms for Tier 1 financial institutions, ensuring agile development practices and secure deployments. This role is based in Scotland, with opportunities for flexible working between Edinburgh and Glasgow. The company offers competitive benefits, including extensive training programs and supportive, inclusive culture.