Senior Software Engineer, Engineering Operations

About the role

Camunda is undergoing an AI‑first transformation and is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Engineering Operations team. You will help build scalable core processes that improve development efficiency, reliability and quality across the Camunda 8 code bases.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the shift toward an automated engineering lifecycle by implementing AI‑assisted processes such as release management, autonomous dependency updates and proactive CVE remediation.
• Continuously optimize CI/release health and development velocity using metric‑driven approaches to identify and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement CI strategy and engineering best practices, creating positive impact across the organization.
• Identify friction points in engineering workflows and evolve them into automated, self‑sustaining systems for an AI‑augmented workforce.

Required profile

• Strong software engineering experience, preferably Java, with a track record of delivering results.
• Passion for engineering operational excellence, including CI/CD optimization, dependency management, release process enhancements and metrics collection.
• Experience with CI build tools (GitHub Actions, Maven, Docker) and automation scripting (Shell/Python) in complex projects.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and own end‑to‑end engineering processes.

Required skills

• Java
• Full‑stack development
• Backend development
• GitHub Actions
• Maven
• Docker
• Shell scripting
• Python

What we offer

• Transparent, competitive total cash compensation (US $143,800–$231,900, UK £90,300–£148,500, Singapore S$178,600–S$267,900) plus equity where applicable.
• Remote‑first work model with home office budget, co‑working support and flexible time off.
• Health, wellbeing and financial security benefits, including global healthcare, mental‑wellbeing programs and retirement plans.
• Professional growth budget up to $1,000 per year for learning.