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# Senior Backend Engineer - Java

- **Company:** Capco
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Command-Query Responsibility Segregation (Software Development), Distributed Systems, NoSQL, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Performance Testing, Delivery Pipeline, Spring-boot, Backend, Gitlab, Cloudformation, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Apache Kafka, Cucumber (Software), Microservices
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840621554-senior-backend-engineer-java

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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