Backend Developer (Java)

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) | Type: Permanent

Capco is growing our Engineering team and we’re 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, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Backend Engineer at Capco, you’ll contribute to high-impact, client-facing projects that shape the future of financial services. You’ll 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.

• →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

• 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

• 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

We’re committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know - we’ll 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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