Senior Backend Engineer - Java

Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) you will design and build cloud-native, microservices-based platforms for Tier 1 financial institutions, using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. You’ll lead backend design, drive agile practices, and contribute to modern banking technology. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions and continuously improve the stack. This is a hands-on, impact-focused role in Capco’s technology and engineering practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Competitive pension
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mental health support
• 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holidays

Responsibilities

• Design and build microservices-based applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot
• Deliver enterprise-ready cloud solutions with 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

Key requirements

• Expert-level Java development (Java 11, 17, 21+), Spring Boot proficiency
• 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 (CloudFormation), distributed systems, and secure design practices
• Collaborative
• Problem-solving
• Agile mindset
• Java 11/17/21+, Spring Boot
• AWS
• Cloud-native architecture

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