Java Developer
Capco
About the role
Capco is a global management and technology consultancy that helps financial services firms navigate the complexities of the modern market. With a strong presence in India, Capco combines deep industry knowledge with cutting‑edge technology to deliver end‑to‑end solutions for banking, capital markets, and securities finance. The company prides itself on a collaborative culture, continuous learning, and a focus on innovation, making it an attractive destination for fresh engineering talent.
As a Java Developer at Capco, you will be part of a high‑impact team building a next‑generation automated locates platform for the securities finance business. This platform will handle massive transaction volumes, provide real‑time analytics, and integrate seamlessly with existing trading workflows. You will work under experienced architects, contribute to design discussions, and see your code move from development to production in a cloud‑native environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, high‑performance services for the automated locates platform using Java and Spring frameworks.
- Build micro‑service based distributed systems that can handle high‑throughput, low‑latency processing.
- Integrate messaging middleware (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and caching layers (e.g., Redis, Hazelcast) for real‑time data flow.
- Develop, tune, and maintain complex SQL data models and queries for transactional workloads.
- Implement cloud‑native solutions on AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
- Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes.
- Write unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and QA teams to align technical delivery with business goals.
- Document architectural decisions, APIs, and operational runbooks.
Tech Stack: Java 11+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, RESTful APIs, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka/RabbitMQ, Redis, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD pipelines.
Growth Path: Fresh graduates start as Associate Java Developers, progress to Senior Developer, then to Technical Lead or Solution Architect within 3‑5 years, with opportunities to move into product management or consulting roles.
Why Join Capco? You will work on mission‑critical financial systems, gain exposure to modern cloud and micro‑service architectures, and receive mentorship from industry veterans. Capco’s emphasis on learning, flexible work arrangements, and global client base provides a solid foundation for a thriving technology career.
Eligibility & process
Who can apply
B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology or related engineering discipline; minimum 60% aggregate (or CGPA 6.0/10); graduating batch 2025‑2027; no active backlogs; freshers only; strong programming fundamentals and problem‑solving ability.
Skills & stack
Selection process
- Round 1: Online Coding Assessment
- Round 2: Technical Interview (Design, System Architecture, and Coding)
- Round 3: HR Interview
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.