About the role
<p data-start="57" data-end="185"><strong data-start="57" data-end="91">Senior Backend Engineer – Java</strong><br data-start="91" data-end="94">Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) | <strong data-start="122" data-end="139">Practice Area</strong>: Technology &amp; Engineering | Type: Permanent</p> <p data-start="187" data-end="287"><strong data-start="187" data-end="287">Power the platforms behind modern finance. Shape cloud-native solutions with Java at their core.</strong></p> <p data-start="289" data-end="695"><strong data-start="289" data-end="301">The Role</strong><br data-start="301" data-end="304">We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to join our Technology &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.</p> <p data-start="289" data-end="695">This role will sit in our Scotland office, with a need to potentially work in either Edinburgh or Glasgow depending on client expectations.</p> <p data-start="697" data-end="715"><strong data-start="697" data-end="715">What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul data-start="716" data-end="1167"> <li data-start="716" data-end="798"> <p data-start="718" data-end="798">Design and build microservices-based applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot</p> </li> <li data-start="799" data-end="890"> <p data-start="801" data-end="890">Deliver enterprise-ready cloud solutions, with a focus on AWS infrastructure and services</p> </li> <li data-start="891" data-end="972"> <p data-start="893" data-end="972">Build and manage robust CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure, scalable deployments</p> </li> <li data-start="973" data-end="1058"> <p data-start="975" data-end="1058">Write comprehensive tests and implement quality-driven development across the stack</p> </li> <li data-start="1059" data-end="1167"> <p data-start="1061" data-end="1167">Collaborate in agile teams and contribute to design decisions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1169" data-end="1195"><strong data-sta