Software Engineer, Backend - C7

About the Role:Join a remote, cross-functional, integrated team that takes full responsibility for Camunda 7 and Optimize 3. Camunda 7 is a battle-proven process orchestration solution with thousands of community users and enterprise customers that combines embeddable Java execution engines for BPMN and DMN with web applications for operations and administration. Camunda Optimize 3 offers advanced analytics, monitoring, and reporting capabilities for processes executed on Camunda 7, allowing organizations to gain insights and improve performance.The team is entering a phase where Camunda 7 and Optimize 3 will transition into maintenance mode (currently planned for October 2025). This means we will halt the implementation of features and focus mainly on maintenance updates. During this period, we will leverage the reduced need for feature delivery to develop a tool to migrate running and completed process instances from Camunda 7 to 8. This will help our Camunda 7 users and customers to transition to Camunda 8We are seeking an experienced Java backend engineer to join this dynamic team, which has 8 members and is located in Europe.You will be integrated into Camunda’s engineering division, where you will be part of an innovative environment (slack time, hack days, tech talks, etc.) that fosters self-development and growth beyond your core responsibilitiesCurious about the kind of challenges you'll work on at Camunda? Watch this quick 30-minute talk from our engineers to learn more about the new Camunda Exporter and how we’re solving complex problems at scaleWhat You’ll Be Doing:Develop the C7 Data Migrator – a tool to migrate running and completed process instances from Camunda 7 to 8.Fix bugs, write tests, update libraries, and maintain the integration layers between the platform and application servers/databases.Collaborate with users, customers, and the support team to debug, root cause, and qualify bugs, resolve production issues, or answer questions. This also requires participation in the team’s on-call routine.Bring your own ideas to improve team processes and simplify maintenance efforts.Be a great team player and partner for your colleagues with a helping hand.What You Bring:Ability and/or willingness to use our product.4+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer working with Java or another JVM language (relational or non-relational databases, JUnit, REST APIs).Strong analytical problem-solving, debugging, and root-causing skills with attention to detail and consistency.Bring a “Manager of One” mindset: Promote a proactive approach to managing individual responsibilities, fostering collaboration with fellow Engineers, QA, and Product Management throughout the entire process, from scoping and solution design to implementation, testing, and review, while accepting support and input from teammates when needed.Ability to work in a remote environment following an incremental approach: use written communication for regular status updates and capturing key decisions, deliver work results in small iterations (within days).You thrive on taking ownership, maintaining, and improving an existing codebase and CI pipelines. You are comfortable with the “you build it, you run it” mindsetNice-to-haves:Experience working with: Spring/Spring Boot, Elastic/Open Search, Jenkins, MyBatis, Docker, Quarkus, Maven, relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.), application servers (WildFly, Tomcat, etc.).#LI-GH1 #Li-Remote #EMEA #LI-DNIWhat We Have to Offer:CompensationFor external hires, we consider the skills and experience of the incoming candidate, but typically place candidates in the first half of the range to ensure ample room for growth over the entire lifecycle of the role.Below is the annual Total Target Cash Compensation (Total Cash) range for Camundi located in one of our entities. Total Cash refers to base salary and 100% attainment of variable target, where applicable. Actual Total Cash offered will depend on factors such as skills and qualifications related to the role. To comprise the Total Rewards package, Camunda also offers equity (where applicable) in the form of a Virtual Employee Stock Option Plan and benefits based on the country of residence. The annual Total Cash range for this position for Camundi in our entities is as follows: United States: $109,300.00 to $164,000.00 Germany: €72,700.00 to €109,100.00United Kingdom: £70,900.00 to £106,300.00Singapore: S$135,800.00 to S$203,700.00If you are outside one of these countries, you would be employed by our Preferred Employer Organization (PEO), Remote. After applying for the role and speaking with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners, you will be provided a link to access the Camunda Total Rewards Calculator which will outline the Total Cash range for your country.