Backend Developer (Java)
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Job Summary
Backend Software Engineer - Java at Capco
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) Type: Permanent
The Role
Capco is growing our Engineering team and were looking for experienced Backend Engineers with strong Java skills and a passion for delivering innovative solutions in financial services. If you enjoy solving complex problems working with cloud-native technologies and collaborating in agile teams wed love to hear from you.
As a Backend Engineer at Capco youll contribute to high-impact client-facing projects that shape the future of financial services. Youll work alongside talented engineers have access to industry-leading training and get the opportunity to grow your skills across multiple platforms. You will also get the chance to work across different domains within FS & Energy.
This role will sit in our Scotland office with a need to potentially work in either Glasgow or Edinburgh depending on client expectations.
What Youll Do
- Build and deliver scalable backend services using Java (11 17)
- Design and implement APIs and microservices for enterprise systems
- Work across cloud platforms particularly AWS using best practice deployment techniques
- Contribute to architecture discussions and solution design
- Collaborate in agile teams alongside clients product managers and other engineers
What Were Looking For
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
- Experience deploying solutions into cloud environments (preferably AWS)
- Understanding of microservices event-driven design and cloud-native architecture
- Strong grasp of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools
Bonus Points For
- Terraform CloudFormation or other infrastructure-as-code tools
- Experience with serverless functions (AWS Lambda Azure Functions)
- Messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Familiarity with security protocols such as OAuth2 and SAML
- QA automation and integration with third-party platforms
Why Join Capco
Youll be part of a team where your voice matters. Were collaborative non-hierarchical and laser-focused on creating impact for our clients and for you. At Capco youll shape your career around your strengths enjoy flexibility and trust and work with people who genuinely care about your growth and wellbeing.
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.
- Healthcare Access:Convenient online GP services.
- Extra Perks:Gympass(Wellhub) travel insurance Tastecard season ticket loans Cycle to Work and dental insurance.
Inclusion at Capco
Were committed to a barrier-free inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage just let us know - well be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco we value the difference you make and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity equity and inclusivity and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues. #BeYourselfAtWork is the cornerstone of our success and a value that our employees live and breathe every day.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- REST
- Eclipse
- JSP
- Junit
- Spring
- Struts
- Jpa
- Hibernate
- Maven
- J2EE
- Jdbc
- Java
About Company
Capco is a global management and technology consultancy dedicated to the financial services and energy industries.
