Lead Camunda Developer

SMC Squared; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Squared in Maharashtra, India, is seeking a Dev Lead - Camunda to lead workflow automation initiatives using Camunda BPM and Java. This role involves mentoring a team, designing and implementing scalable business process solutions, and collaborating closely with stakeholders.

Ideal candidates should have deep experience with Java, Camunda Platform, and a solid understanding of workflow automation. Responsibilities include driving best practices and continuous improvement in process orchestration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Camunda Platform (Camunda 7 or Camunda 8).
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or lead developer role.
• Solid knowledge of system design, design patterns, and clean code principles.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical direction.
• Architect and implement business process solutions using Camunda Platform.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Camunda Platform

RESTful services

Micro-services architecture

Leadership

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

JUnit

Mockito

Apache Kafka

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Job description

The Dev Lead - Camunda will be responsible for leading workflow automation and process orchestration initiatives using Camunda BPM and Java-based technologies. This role requires strong technical leadership to guide a team of engineers in designing, developing, and deploying scalable and reliable business process solutions. The candidate will collaborate closely with architects, product managers, and business stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust technical implementations while driving best practices, platform optimisation, and continuous improvement across the workflow automation ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical direction and professional development support.
• Architect and implement business process solutions using Camunda Platform (BPM, DMN, CMMN).
• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and Spring Boot integrated with Camunda workflows.
• Drive best practices for process modelling, workflow design, and task orchestration.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs for process orchestration and integration with databases and external services.
• Conduct code reviews, define coding standards, and ensure consistent code quality across the team.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Optimise process execution performance, reliability, and system observability.
• Work with DevOps teams to deploy and monitor Camunda services using CI/CD pipelines and containerisation tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Evaluate and recommend architectural improvements to the workflow automation platform.
• Stay current with Camunda platform updates, Java ecosystem advancements, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Experience in backend development with strong hands‑on expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Camunda Platform (Camunda 7 or Camunda 8).
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or lead developer role.
• Proven expertise in Camunda Platform (BPMN 2.0, DMN, CMMN).
• Strong understanding of workflow automation and process‑driven application design.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful services and micro‑services architectures.
• Solid knowledge of system design, design patterns, and clean code principles.
• Hands‑on experience with JPA/Hibernate and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito, and exposure to TDD practices.
• Working knowledge of containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with event‑streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka.
• Familiarity with Camunda Optimise for process analytics and monitoring.
• Exposure to integration frameworks such as Apache Camel.
• Knowledge of security best practices, including OAuth2 and JWT.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.