Camunda is hiring a remote candidate for Senior Software Engineer, Backend. This is a full time position. The role typically involves technologies such as CI/CD, Python, Rust, Java, Docker, DevOps. Camunda is the enterprise platform for agentic orchestration, enabling organizations to coordinate AI agents, people, and systems across complex, end-to-end business processes.

With built-in governance, auditability, and human oversight, Camunda gives enterprises the control they need to move AI from pilots to production — safely and at scale. Trusted by over 700 organizations worldwide, including 9 of top 10 US banks, Camunda helps enterprises boost operational efficiency, accelerate time-to-value, and deliver better customer experiences. Fully remote and global, we are in the middle of something bigger: transforming into an AI-first organisation, built on our own platform.

We use Agentic AI to automate, orchestrate intelligent processes, and elevate human contribution across every team. ranked 3rd in Flexa's 2026 Most Flexible Companies We're growing fast and looking for top talent to join our team. Camunda is going through the AI-First transformation, and we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Engineering Operations Team. As part of this high-impact platform team, you will play a key role in fostering engineering excellence by creating, implementing and maintaining scalable core processes to enhance development efficiency, reliability, and quality within the Camunda 8 code bases, as well as the Engineering-wide organization processes.

You will work with infrastructure and core software engineering teams to ensure smooth workflows, robust dependency management, and continuous improvement of CI processes in the era of AI-first development; AI-Augmented Engineering:



Lead the shift toward an automated engineering lifecycle by implementing and orchestrating unified processes in the Camunda 8 repos - including AI-assisted processes like release management, autonomous dependency updates, and proactive CVE remediation. Continuously optimize CI/release health and development velocity using a metric-driven approach to identify and eliminate bottlenecks in our AI-first workflows. Identify friction points in engineering workflows and evolve them into automated, self-sustaining systems that can handle the increased volume of an AI-augmented workforce - by effectively partnering with software engineers, engineering leaders and cross-team stakeholders.

Strong Software

Engineering experience with a track record of delivering results (preferably, in Java) Specialization: Fullstack or Backend Passion for engineering operational excellence beyond writing code, including CI/CD optimization, dependency management, release process enhancements, metrics collection, and build efficiency (DevOps mindset), and track record of owning and developing engineering processes end-to-end Strong experience in CI build tools (GitHub Actions, Java ecosystem - Maven, Docker) and automations (Shell/Python) in complex projects (e.g. monorepositories) Being a strong collaborator across teams and delivering impactful solutions in a platform-like environment.





Experience in developer experience tools and process optimization & driving AI adoption You thrive in taking ownership of the codebase, as well as how you deploy and operate software. If you're based elsewhere, you'll be hired via Remote.Equity: We also offer equity (where applicable) through our Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP) Remote & Flexible: Work from anywhere with the setup that suits you, home office budget, co-working space support, and versatile time off to recharge when you need it. team offsites, and Camundi Connection Budgets, including contributing to meetups while travelling,, and local gatherings with fellow Camundi. Access locally tailored healthcare, Modern Health for global mental wellbeing, and our Live Well Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA), a flexible, global benefit that puts you in control of your whole life, not just work, from: staying active, to caring for family, exploring personal passions, meaningful experiences, and investing in your financial wellbeing.

Retirement and pension plans (often with company contributions), plus life and disability insurance where relevant.

Professional Growth: Up to $/€/£1,000 per year for self-driven learning: courses, certifications, books, you decide!

AI in our hiring process: Camunda may use AI tools to aid the screening of applications and during the interview process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristics under applicable law. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site, employees, or any other Camunda contact unless we have specifically engaged your firm for that search.

Skills required for this role include CI/CD, Python, Rust, and related tools for day-to-day development.

Seniority level: Senior.

📌 Senior Software Backend Engineer - Remote (Ottawa)
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