Senior Backend Engineer - Java
Senior Backend Engineer – Java
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent
Power the platforms behind modern finance. Shape cloud-native solutions with Java at their core.
The Role
We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to join our Technology & 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.
This role will sit in our Scotland office, with a need to potentially work in either Edinburgh or Glasgow depending on client expectations.
What You’ll Do
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Design and build microservices-based applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot
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Deliver enterprise-ready cloud solutions, with a focus on AWS infrastructure and services
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Build and manage robust CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure, scalable deployments
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Write comprehensive tests and implement quality-driven development across the stack
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Collaborate in agile teams and contribute to design decisions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
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Expert-level Java development (Java 11, 17, 21+), Spring Boot proficiency
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Deep knowledge of public cloud environments, preferably AWS
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Experience designing cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures
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Strong grasp of CI/CD pipelines, SQL/NoSQL databases, Kafka, and Java Streaming
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Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., CloudFormation), distributed systems, and secure design practices
Bonus Points For
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Experience using GitLab for CI/CD pipelines and Cucumber for BDD test automation
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)