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Principal Backend Developer (Java)

capco · Africa

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Type
Job
Organisation
capco
Location
Africa
Work mode
On-site
Deadline
Rolling / not stated
Posted
15 Sep 2026

About this job

&lt;p data-start=&quot;132&quot; data-end=&quot;263&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;132&quot; data-end=&quot;169&quot;&gt;Principal Backend Engineer – Java&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;169&quot; data-end=&quot;172&quot;&gt;Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) |&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;200&quot; data-end=&quot;217&quot;&gt;Practice Area&lt;/strong&gt;: Technology &amp;amp; Engineering | Type: Permanent&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;265&quot; data-end=&quot;373&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;265&quot; data-end=&quot;373&quot;&gt;Architect the next generation of financial platforms. Lead with Java expertise. Deliver impact at scale.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;375&quot; data-end=&quot;771&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;375&quot; data-end=&quot;387&quot;&gt;The Role&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;387&quot; data-end=&quot;390&quot;&gt;We’re looking for a Principal Backend Engineer (Java) to join our Technology &amp;amp; Engineering team. This leadership-level role calls for deep technical acumen, a security-first mindset, and strong coaching capabilities. You’ll architect cloud-native backend systems, shape our engineering standards, and mentor teams to deliver high-performance platforms for global financial clients.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;375&quot; data-end=&quot;771&quot;&gt;This role will sit in our Scotland office, with a need to potentially work in either Glasgow or Edinburgh depending on client expectations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;773&quot; data-end=&quot;791&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;773&quot; data-end=&quot;791&quot;&gt;What You’ll Do&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;792&quot; data-end=&quot;1276&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;792&quot; data-end=&quot;892&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;794&quot; data-end=&quot;892&quot;&gt;Lead the design and development of secure, scalable backend systems using Java 11+ and Spring Boot&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;893&quot; data-end=&quot;997&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;895&quot; data-end=&quot;997&quot;&gt;Architect distributed microservices and event-driven systems deployed to public cloud (preferably AWS)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;998&quot; data-end=&quot;1089&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1000&quot; data-end=&quot;1089&quot;&gt;Guide technical decision-making across teams and align solutions to enterprise strategies&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1090&quot; data-end=&quot;1173&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1092&quot; data-end=&quot;1173&quot;&gt;Champion engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and a test-first culture&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1174&quot; data-end=&quot;1276&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1176&quot; data-end=&quot;1276&quot;&gt;Coach developers, shape delivery processes, and influence broader engineering practices across Capco&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1278&quot; data-end=&quot;1304&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1278&quot; data-end=&quot;1304&quot;&gt;What We’re Looking For&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;1305&quot; data-end=&quot;1759&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1305&quot; data-end=&quot;1386&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1307&quot; data-end=&quot;1386&quot;&gt;Expertise in Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, and AWS-based enterprise cloud solutions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1387&quot; data-end=&quot;1485&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1389&quot; data-end=&quot;1485&quot;&gt;Proven track record architecting secure, scalable services using microservices and CQRS patterns&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1486&quot; data-end=&quot;1584&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1488&quot; data-end=&quot;1584&quot;&gt;Strong experience in CI/CD pipelines, SQL/NoSQL, Kafka, CloudFormation, and streaming frameworks&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1585&quot; data-end=&quot;1674&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1587&quot; data-end=&quot;1674&quot;&gt;Advanced understanding of system security protocols (e.g., OAuth, IAM, TLS, encryption)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1675&quot; data-end=&quot;1759&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1677&quot; data-end=&quot;1759&quot;&gt;Leadership capability to manage and mentor teams while driving technology strategy&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1761&quot; data-end=&quot;1781&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1761&quot; data-end=&quot;1781&quot;&gt;Bonus Points For&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;1782&quot; data-end=&quot;2172&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1782&quot; data-end=&quot;1879&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1784&quot; data-end=&quot;1879&quot;&gt;Contributions to thought leadership, mentoring, or RFPs within consultancy or tech environments&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1880&quot; data-end=&quot;1958&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1882&quot; data-end=&quot;1958&quot;&gt;Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD, Cucumber, and Behaviour Driven Design&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1959&quot; data-end=&quot;2022&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1961&quot; data-end=&quot;2022&quot;&gt;AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2023&quot; data-end=&quot;2087&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2025&quot; data-end=&quot;2087&quot;&gt;History of delivering large-scale customer-facing applications&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2088&quot; data-end=&quot;2172&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2090&quot; data-end=&quot;2172&quot;&gt;Passion for experimenting with new tools and approaches within backend engineering&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2174&quot; data-end=&quot;2194&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2174&quot; data-end=&quot;2192&quot;&gt;Why Join Capco&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;2195&quot; data-end=&quot;2558&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2195&quot; data-end=&quot;2273&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2197&quot; data-end=&quot;2273&quot;&gt;Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2274&quot; data-end=&quot;2347&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2276&quot; data-end=&quot;2347&quot;&gt;Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2348&quot; data-end=&quot;2417&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2350&quot; data-end=&quot;2417&quot;&gt;Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2418&quot; data-end=&quot;2488&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2420&quot; data-end=&quot;2488&quot;&gt;Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2489&quot; data-end=&quot;2558&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2491&quot; data-end=&quot;2558&quot;&gt;Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS &amp;amp; Energy.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2560&quot; data-end=&quot;3748&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2560&quot; data-end=&quot;2572&quot;&gt;Benefits&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Core Benefits:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mental Health:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Family-Friendly:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Family Care:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Holiday Flexibility:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Continuous Learning:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;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.&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Healthcare Access:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Convenient online GP services.&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Extra Perks:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Gympass(Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;3750&quot; data-end=&quot;4267&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3750&quot; data-end=&quot;3772&quot;&gt;Inclusion at Capco&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3772&quot; data-end=&quot;3775&quot;&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;#LI-DNI&lt;/p&gt;<p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>

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