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Senior Backend Engineer - 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;57&quot; data-end=&quot;185&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;57&quot; data-end=&quot;91&quot;&gt;Senior Backend Engineer – Java&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;91&quot; data-end=&quot;94&quot;&gt;Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) | &lt;strong data-start=&quot;122&quot; data-end=&quot;139&quot;&gt;Practice Area&lt;/strong&gt;: Technology &amp;amp; Engineering | Type: Permanent&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;187&quot; data-end=&quot;287&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;187&quot; data-end=&quot;287&quot;&gt;Power the platforms behind modern finance. Shape cloud-native solutions with Java at their core.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;289&quot; data-end=&quot;695&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;289&quot; data-end=&quot;301&quot;&gt;The Role&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;301&quot; data-end=&quot;304&quot;&gt;We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to join our Technology &amp;amp; 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.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;289&quot; data-end=&quot;695&quot;&gt;This role will sit in our Scotland office, with a need to potentially work in either Edinburgh or Glasgow depending on client expectations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;697&quot; data-end=&quot;715&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;697&quot; data-end=&quot;715&quot;&gt;What You’ll Do&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;716&quot; data-end=&quot;1167&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;716&quot; data-end=&quot;798&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;718&quot; data-end=&quot;798&quot;&gt;Design and build microservices-based applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;799&quot; data-end=&quot;890&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;801&quot; data-end=&quot;890&quot;&gt;Deliver enterprise-ready cloud solutions, with a focus on AWS infrastructure and services&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;891&quot; data-end=&quot;972&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;893&quot; data-end=&quot;972&quot;&gt;Build and manage robust CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure, scalable deployments&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;973&quot; data-end=&quot;1058&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;975&quot; data-end=&quot;1058&quot;&gt;Write comprehensive tests and implement quality-driven development across the stack&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1059&quot; data-end=&quot;1167&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1061&quot; data-end=&quot;1167&quot;&gt;Collaborate in agile teams and contribute to design decisions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1169&quot; data-end=&quot;1195&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1169&quot; data-end=&quot;1195&quot;&gt;What We’re Looking For&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;1196&quot; data-end=&quot;1609&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1196&quot; data-end=&quot;1267&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1198&quot; data-end=&quot;1267&quot;&gt;Expert-level Java development (Java 11, 17, 21+), Spring Boot proficiency&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1268&quot; data-end=&quot;1329&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1270&quot; data-end=&quot;1329&quot;&gt;Deep knowledge of public cloud environments, preferably AWS&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1330&quot; data-end=&quot;1412&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1332&quot; data-end=&quot;1412&quot;&gt;Experience designing cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1413&quot; data-end=&quot;1494&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1415&quot; data-end=&quot;1494&quot;&gt;Strong grasp of CI/CD pipelines, SQL/NoSQL databases, Kafka, and Java Streaming&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1495&quot; data-end=&quot;1609&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1497&quot; data-end=&quot;1609&quot;&gt;Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., CloudFormation), distributed systems, and secure design practices&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1611&quot; data-end=&quot;1631&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1611&quot; data-end=&quot;1631&quot;&gt;Bonus Points For&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;1632&quot; data-end=&quot;1994&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1632&quot; data-end=&quot;1714&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1634&quot; data-end=&quot;1714&quot;&gt;Experience using GitLab for CI/CD pipelines and Cucumber for BDD test automation&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1715&quot; data-end=&quot;1778&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1717&quot; data-end=&quot;1778&quot;&gt;AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1779&quot; data-end=&quot;1842&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1781&quot; data-end=&quot;1842&quot;&gt;Knowledge of CQRS patterns and performance testing strategies&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1843&quot; data-end=&quot;1909&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1845&quot; data-end=&quot;1909&quot;&gt;Passion for exploring emerging cloud technologies and frameworks&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;1910&quot; data-end=&quot;1994&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1912&quot; data-end=&quot;1994&quot;&gt;Experience delivering customer-facing or business-critical applications in finance&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1996&quot; data-end=&quot;2016&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1996&quot; data-end=&quot;2014&quot;&gt;Why Join Capco&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;2017&quot; data-end=&quot;2380&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2017&quot; data-end=&quot;2095&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2019&quot; data-end=&quot;2095&quot;&gt;Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2096&quot; data-end=&quot;2169&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2098&quot; data-end=&quot;2169&quot;&gt;Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2170&quot; data-end=&quot;2239&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2172&quot; data-end=&quot;2239&quot;&gt;Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start=&quot;2240&quot; data-end=&quot;2310&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2242&quot; data-end=&quot;2310&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;2311&quot; data-end=&quot;2380&quot;&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2313&quot; data-end=&quot;2380&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;2382&quot; data-end=&quot;3570&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2382&quot; data-end=&quot;2394&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;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;3572&quot; data-end=&quot;4089&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3572&quot; data-end=&quot;3594&quot;&gt;Inclusion at Capco&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3594&quot; data-end=&quot;3597&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;<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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