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Capgemini

Global consulting, technology services, outsourcing

Senior Backend Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
HybridHybrid work policy; employees may work at the office or remotely.
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least five years of experience in backend software development.
  • Strong expertise in Java, the Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
  • Proven experience designing and developing microservices-based applications.
  • Hands-on experience with REST APIs and event-driven architectures, preferably using Kafka.
  • Good understanding of software architecture principles, distributed systems, and integration patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies, CI/CD pipelines, Git, Azure DevOps, Artifactory, SonarQube, and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience building and operating applications in Microsoft Azure.
  • Strong understanding of automated testing with tools such as JUnit and comparable testing frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain scalable and resilient backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
  • Design and implement REST APIs and event-driven integrations, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
  • Take ownership of backend features throughout the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment and support.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and development teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions aligned with business needs.
  • Contribute to architecture decisions, code reviews, and the adoption of engineering best practices.
  • Support cloud-native applications, focusing on system stability, observability, and continuous improvement.
  • Mentor team members and actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

About the company

Capgemini helps organizations in consulting, technology services, and outsourcing to drive digital transformation. Its offerings include strategy and transformation consulting; system integration, application development, and IT infrastructure management; and managed IT operations and business processes. It competes through a global footprint in over 50 countries with a local touch, applying AI, cloud, and cybersecurity to real-world problems. Its goal is to help clients achieve strategic objectives and improve efficiency through technology.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1967

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What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 revenue reached €12.082 billion, up 8.8%, and guidance rose to 8.5%-9.0%.
  • HMRC’s June 2026 contract adds multi-year public-sector revenue and validates Capgemini’s sovereign-cloud pitch.
  • Generative and agentic AI exceeded 10% of Q4 2025 bookings, signaling durable demand momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Fit-for-Growth triggered about €700 million restructuring costs across 2026-2027, mostly in 2026.
  • June 30, 2026 filings cite recurring India transfer-pricing tax reassessments and active litigation.
  • AI services commoditize legacy consulting; WNS integration and workforce cuts threaten margin expansion by 2027.

What makes Capgemini unique

  • Capgemini’s October 2025 WNS acquisition created scaled Intelligent Operations and agentic AI delivery.
  • The June 2026 HMRC deal extends a 2004 relationship and embeds Capgemini in UK tax systems.
  • Capgemini’s September 2026 OpenAI Deployment Company investment deepens enterprise AI implementation access.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Meal Benefits

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Performance Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

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Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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The Register
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Yahoo Finance
Jul 30th, 2026
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French technology company Capgemini reported a 31% drop in net profit to €498 million in the first half of the year, down from €724 million in the same period last year, due to higher expenses. Normalised earnings per share fell 12% to €5.29. Revenue climbed 8.8% to €12.08 billion from €11.11 billion. The company's operating margin rose 9.3% to €1.51 billion. Net other operating income and expenses increased to €628 million from €401 million in the prior-year period. Capgemini raised its fiscal 2026 revenue growth outlook to around 8.5% to 9.0% at constant exchange rates, up from its earlier forecast of 6.5% to 8.5%.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 30th, 2026
Capgemini raises 2026 revenue growth target to 8.5-9% after strong H1 performance

Capgemini has upgraded its 2026 revenue growth outlook following strong first-half performance. The French IT services firm now expects constant currency revenue growth of around 8.5% to 9.0%, up from its previous target of 6.5% to 8.5%. The company reported revenues of €12.1 billion in the first half of 2026, up 8.8% year-on-year, with constant currency growth of 11.3%. Operating margin reached 12.5% of revenues, up 10 basis points year-on-year. Chief executive Aiman Ezzat attributed the performance to strong demand for AI-driven transformation services, particularly agentic AI and physical AI solutions. The company's newly integrated Intelligent Business Operations business line, following the WNS acquisition, is generating significant commercial traction. Capgemini maintained its operating margin target of 13.6% to 13.8% and organic free cash flow guidance of €1.8 billion to €1.9 billion for the full year.