Principal Backend Developer (Java)

<p data-start=&quot;132&quot; data-end=&quot;263&quot;><strong data-start=&quot;132&quot; data-end=&quot;169&quot;>Principal Backend Engineer – Java</strong><br data-start=&quot;169&quot; data-end=&quot;172&quot;>Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) |&nbsp;<strong data-start=&quot;200&quot; data-end=&quot;217&quot;>Practice Area</strong>: Technology &amp; Engineering | Type: Permanent</p> <p data-start=&quot;265&quot; data-end=&quot;373&quot;><strong data-start=&quot;265&quot; data-end=&quot;373&quot;>Architect the next generation of financial platforms. Lead with Java expertise. Deliver impact at scale.</strong></p> <p data-start=&quot;375&quot; data-end=&quot;771&quot;><strong data-start=&quot;375&quot; data-end=&quot;387&quot;>The Role</strong><br data-start=&quot;387&quot; data-end=&quot;390&quot;>We’re looking for a Principal Backend Engineer (Java) to join our Technology &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.</p> <p data-start=&quot;375&quot; data-end=&quot;771&quot;>This role will sit in our Scotland office, with a need to potentially work in either Glasgow or Edinburgh depending on client expectations.</p> <p data-start=&quot;773&quot; data-end=&quot;791&quot;><strong data-start=&quot;773&quot; data-end=&quot;791&quot;>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul data-start=&quot;792&quot; data-end=&quot;1276&quot;> <li data-start=&quot;792&quot; data-end=&quot;892&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;794&quot; data-end=&quot;892&quot;>Lead the design and development of secure, scalable backend systems using Java 11+ and Spring Boot</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;893&quot; data-end=&quot;997&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;895&quot; data-end=&quot;997&quot;>Architect distributed microservices and event-driven systems deployed to public cloud (preferably AWS)</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;998&quot; data-end=&quot;1089&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;1000&quot; data-end=&quot;1089&quot;>Guide technical decision-making across teams and align solutions to enterprise strategies</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;1090&quot; data-end=&quot;1173&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;1092&quot; data-end=&quot;1173&quot;>Champion engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and a test-first culture</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;1174&quot; data-end=&quot;1276&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;1176&quot; data-end=&quot;1276&quot;>Coach developers, shape delivery processes, and influence broader engineering practices across Capco</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start=&quot;1278&quot; data-end=&quot;1304&quot;><strong data-start=&quot;1278&quot; data-end=&quot;1304&quot;>What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <ul data-start=&quot;1305&quot; data-end=&quot;1759&quot;> <li data-start=&quot;1305&quot; data-end=&quot;1386&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;1307&quot; data-end=&quot;1386&quot;>Expertise in Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, and AWS-based enterprise cloud solutions</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;1387&quot; data-end=&quot;1485&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;1389&quot; data-end=&quot;1485&quot;>Proven track record architecting secure, scalable services using microservices and CQRS patterns</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;1486&quot; data-end=&quot;1584&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;1488&quot; data-end=&quot;1584&quot;>Strong experience in CI/CD pipelines, SQL/NoSQL, Kafka, CloudFormation, and streaming frameworks</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;1585&quot; data-end=&quot;1674&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;1587&quot; data-end=&quot;1674&quot;>Advanced understanding of system security protocols (e.g., OAuth, IAM, TLS, encryption)</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;1675&quot; data-end=&quot;1759&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;1677&quot; data-end=&quot;1759&quot;>Leadership capability to manage and mentor teams while driving technology strategy</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start=&quot;1761&quot; data-end=&quot;1781&quot;><strong data-start=&quot;1761&quot; data-end=&quot;1781&quot;>Bonus Points For</strong></p> <ul data-start=&quot;1782&quot; data-end=&quot;2172&quot;> <li data-start=&quot;1782&quot; data-end=&quot;1879&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;1784&quot; data-end=&quot;1879&quot;>Contributions to thought leadership, mentoring, or RFPs within consultancy or tech environments</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;1880&quot; data-end=&quot;1958&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;1882&quot; data-end=&quot;1958&quot;>Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD, Cucumber, and Behaviour Driven Design</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;1959&quot; data-end=&quot;2022&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;1961&quot; data-end=&quot;2022&quot;>AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;2023&quot; data-end=&quot;2087&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;2025&quot; data-end=&quot;2087&quot;>History of delivering large-scale customer-facing applications</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;2088&quot; data-end=&quot;2172&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;2090&quot; data-end=&quot;2172&quot;>Passion for experimenting with new tools and approaches within backend engineering</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start=&quot;2174&quot; data-end=&quot;2194&quot;><strong data-start=&quot;2174&quot; data-end=&quot;2192&quot;>Why Join Capco</strong></p> <ul data-start=&quot;2195&quot; data-end=&quot;2558&quot;> <li data-start=&quot;2195&quot; data-end=&quot;2273&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;2197&quot; data-end=&quot;2273&quot;>Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;2274&quot; data-end=&quot;2347&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;2276&quot; data-end=&quot;2347&quot;>Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture</p> </li> <li data-start=&quot;2348&quot; data-end=&quot;2417&quot;> <p data-start=&quot;2350&quot; data-end=&quot;2417&quot;>Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications<…