Java Developer
Capco
About the role
Capco is a global management and technology consultancy that helps financial services firms navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing market. With a strong presence in India, Capco combines deep industry knowledge with cutting‑edge technology to deliver innovative solutions for banking, capital markets, and securities finance. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, emphasis on continuous learning, and a client‑centric approach that empowers employees to make a tangible impact.
The Java Developer role is part of Capco’s Securities Finance Technology team, which is building a next‑generation automated locates platform. This platform will streamline securities lending operations by providing real‑time, high‑throughput processing of locate requests. As a senior‑level contributor, you will work closely with product owners, architects, and other engineers to design, develop, and deploy cloud‑native services that meet stringent performance and reliability standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement a scalable, high‑performance automated locates platform using Java and Spring frameworks.
- Develop micro‑services that run in Docker containers and are orchestrated with Kubernetes.
- Integrate messaging systems such as Kafka, MQ, SQS, and SNS for real‑time data flow.
- Implement Redis caching strategies to reduce latency and improve throughput.
- Create and optimize complex SQL queries and data models on MS SQL/MySQL databases.
- Leverage AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS) to build cloud‑native solutions.
- Write clean, testable code and maintain comprehensive unit and integration test suites.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing securities finance workflows.
- Participate in code reviews, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team’s technical roadmap.
Tech Stack: Core Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS), Kafka, Redis, MS SQL/MySQL, GitHub Copilot/Claude, Git.
Growth Path: Capco offers a clear progression from Java Developer to Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, and eventually Architecture or Management roles. The firm invests heavily in upskilling through internal training, certifications, and exposure to diverse financial technology projects.
Why Join Capco? You will work on a mission‑critical product for a high‑impact domain, gain exposure to modern cloud and micro‑service architectures, and collaborate with industry experts. Capco’s culture encourages innovation, autonomy, and a healthy work‑life balance, making it an ideal place for ambitious freshers and early‑career professionals to accelerate their careers.
Eligibility & process
Who can apply
- 0-3 years of relevant experience - Bachelor's or master's degree
Skills & stack
Selection process
Details are shared by the recruiter after shortlisting.
Prep kit
20 resourcesStudy material 4
Company-specific guides 4
Likely coding questions 4
Round-wise strategy 4
Technical questions 5
What is the difference between WHERE and HAVING clauses in SQL? Answer
Explain SQL Window functions: ROW_NUMBER(), RANK(), and DENSE_RANK(). Answer
How do you handle NULL and missing values during data cleaning in Python/Pandas? Answer
What is the difference between Star Schema and Snowflake Schema in Data Warehousing? Answer
How do you calculate MoM (Month-over-Month) growth in SQL? Answer
Behavioural & HR questions 3
Highlight Capco's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in Java directly solve their team's objectives.
Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.