Senior Camunda Developer

Locations: Fort Mill, SC / New York, NY

Work Mode: Hybrid — 3 days/week onsite

Experience: 10+ years

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Camunda Developer with strong Java expertise to design, develop, and optimize business process automation solutions. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with the Camunda BPM platform (7.x and/or Camunda 8) and a strong backend engineering background.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy BPMN 2.0 workflows and DMN decision tables using Camunda
• Build and maintain Java-based microservices integrated with Camunda process engines
• Develop custom delegates, listeners, and connectors for process orchestration
• Collaborate with business analysts to translate business processes into executable workflows
• Optimize process performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high availability of workflow engines
• Integrate Camunda with REST APIs, messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and enterprise databases
• Participate in architecture discussions for migrating from Camunda 7 to Camunda 8 (Zeebe), if applicable
• Implement unit and integration tests for process definitions and Java services
• Work within CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment of workflow applications
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to best practices for process automation

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of overall software development experience, with 4+ years specifically on Camunda BPM
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development
• Hands-on experience with BPMN 2.0, DMN, and CMMN modeling
• Experience with Camunda Modeler, Cockpit, Tasklist, and Admin
• Solid understanding of process engine internals (job executor, external tasks, history/audit)
• Experience integrating Camunda with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)
• Strong SQL/database skills (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Strong debugging and performance-tuning skills for production workflow engines

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Camunda 8 / Zeebe and cloud-native BPM deployments
• Exposure to event-driven architecture
• Experience in regulated industries (banking, insurance, healthcare)
• Knowledge of Angular/React for building task UIs (nice to have)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)