144K–232K USD / year
Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Distributed Systems
BackendRemote — worldwide
Published on 2026-09-25
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About this role
Camunda is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Distributed Systems team. This role involves designing and maintaining a robust streaming platform essential for orchestration capabilities. Engineers will collaborate across functions to address demanding technical challenges and enhance system resilience.
About the company
Camunda is a software company that provides process management and automation solutions, enabling organizations to model, execute, and optimize business processes. They serve a range of industries with a focus on improving operational efficiency and collaboration.
The team
Distributed Systems team
Stack
JavaDistributed SystemsStreaming Platforms
What you'll do
- Design, build, and maintain backend services
- Lead engineering initiatives end-to-end
- Implement disaster recovery and resilience strategies
- Design developer and operator tooling
- Collaborate on CI, testing and local development workflows
- Participate in L3 support and on-call rotations
What we're looking for
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering focusing on backend/distributed systems
- Experience leading medium-to-large engineering initiatives
- Hands-on experience with data-intensive software
- Ability to work autonomously and handle ambiguity
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Experience with workflow automation or process orchestration software
- Familiarity with distributed systems algorithms or protocols
- Knowledge of observability pillars
- Deep knowledge of Java Virtual Machine
Benefits
- Competitive salary with equity options
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health and wellbeing support programs
- Professional growth budget for training