Java Software Developer - Workflow Orchestration

We're looking for an experienced Java Camunda Engineer to join our implementation team. You'll work across Camunda BPMN/DMN process automation, API integration, and microservice orchestration, helping our public-sector clients build secure, scalable, and resilient digital services.

You'll collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, and designers to translate workflows into elegant, maintainable code. You'll play a key part in defining technical standards, optimising runtime performance, and mentoring less experienced engineers in workflow-centric delivery.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys solving complex process problems through clean code, automation, and modern engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Camunda-based process and decision automation solutions
• Implement and integrate Java-based microservices, APIs, and connectors within orchestration flows
• Translate BPMN and DMN models into executable workflows and reusable components
• Collaborate closely with analysts and service designers to refine and iterate business processes
• Develop and maintain automated test suites, CI/CD pipelines, and containerised deployments
• Optimise Camunda engine performance and monitor workflow metrics for production environments
• Participate in code reviews, peer testing, and technical design discussions
• Support migration of legacy process platforms to Camunda 8 /Zeebe where applicable

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in Java software engineering and object-oriented design
• Hands-on experience implementing solutions using Camunda 7 or 8
• (BPMN/DMN)
• Familiarity with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservice architectures
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation and orchestration
• Proficiency in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
• Understanding of event-driven design and message brokers (e.g. Kafka,
• RabbitMQ)
• Good knowledge of security, authentication, and integration patterns for
• enterprise systems
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience working in agile teams within digital transformation or automation
• programmes
• Must be eligible and prepared to go through SC Security Clearance

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience with Camunda 8 (Zeebe) clusters and Operate/Tasklist components
• Familiarity with Camunda connectors, external task workers, and scripting extensions
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Helm)
• Experience integrating process automation with case-management or service-orchestration platforms
• Understanding of agentic AI capabilities and how they can complement workflow automation
• Experience mentoring developers or contributing to open-source Camunda extensions
• Holds UK security clearance (SC, DV, eDV)

What's on Offer

• The company option scheme gives our employees a stake in the organisation they're building
• Meaningful missions. Tackle high-impact public-sector problems that improve services millions rely on.
• Hybrid Working.Flexible working between our London office, client offices and your home location.
• Outputs over optics. We focus on what gets delivered, not hours online.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with founders. Learn from experienced practitioners in a nurturing, hands-on environment.
• Shape the organisation. your fingerprints will be on the company as it grows.
• Autonomy by default. We empower our people to do what's needed.
• Human > corporate. Sociable, low-ego, dynamic engagements. No big-firm stiffness or needless bureaucracy.
• Professional Development. Our customer invests in their people through training and certifications.