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Java BPM / Camunda Developer

Worldhire Global

Posted by a Verified Recruiter
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Work mode
Hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Annual salary
R780,000 - R1,080,000 (R780 Thousand - R1.08 Million)
Minimum experience
7+ years
Posted
27th October, 2026

Required skills

JavaBPMCamundaIBM BPMSpring BootMicroservicesKafkaConfluentBPMN 2.0DMNREST APIsGitAzure DevOpsFunctional TestingPerformance Testing

About the company

Worldhire is a search executive firm, specialising in hiring for mid to senior level positions accross the globe.

About the role

Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Java BPM / Camunda Developer with strong expertise in business process management, workflow automation, and Java-based application development.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Camunda BPM or IBM Business Process Manager (IBM BPM/BAW), Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and event-driven architectures using Kafka or Confluent.

You will be responsible for translating detailed technical designs into working solutions, developing and deploying automated workflows, integrating business processes with enterprise applications, and providing technical guidance to other developers.

Experience in the banking or financial services domain is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities
  • Translate detailed technical designs into scalable, maintainable software solutions
through programming and configuration.
  • Design, model, develop, and deploy business workflows using Camunda 7/8 or IBM
BPM/Business Automation Workflow (BAW).
  • Work with BPMN 2.0 and DMN to implement business process models, decision
automation, and workflow orchestration.
  • Develop Java-based applications and microservices using Java 11+, Spring Boot,
REST APIs, and JSON.
  • Build and manage workflow integrations, including external task workers, process
deployments, monitoring, and incident handling.
  • Integrate business process workflows with custom user interfaces and enterprise
applications.
  • Implement event-driven integrations by publishing and consuming events through
Kafka or Confluent.
  • Manage source code, version control, and deployment pipelines using Git and Azure
DevOps CI/CD.
  • Analyse existing business processes to identify opportunities for automation,
optimization, and improved operational efficiency.
  • Contribute to AI-enabled workflow optimization and data-driven decision automation.
  • Conduct functional and performance testing to ensure the reliability, scalability, and
quality of delivered solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to other software developers.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and technical stakeholders to deliver
effective workflow automation solutions.

Required Technical Skills and Experience

  • BPM Platforms: Hands-on experience with Camunda 7/8 or IBM BPM/BAW,
including workflow modelling, automation, orchestration, deployment, and
monitoring.
  • Java Development: Minimum 5 years of software development experience using
Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.
  • Process Modelling: Practical experience with BPMN 2.0, DMN, and Camunda
Modeler or IBM BPM modelling tools.
  • Workflow Integration: Experience developing external task workers, handling
process incidents, and integrating workflows with custom UIs and enterprise systems.
  • Event Streaming: Practical experience with Kafka or Confluent, including
publishing and consuming events.
  • CI/CD: Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines, preferably Azure DevOps.
  • Process Analysis: At least 2 years of practical experience analysing business
processes and identifying automation opportunities.
  • Testing: Experience in functional testing and performance testing.
  • Solution Design: Ability to design, develop, and implement technical solutions
aligned with business requirements.
  • Banking Domain: Understanding of banking processes and enterprise financial
services systems.

Preferred Certifications

Candidates with relevant certifications will be preferred:
  • Camunda Certified Modeler or Camunda Developer certification.
  • Kafka or Confluent practitioner certification.
  • Microsoft Azure certifications, such as AZ-900, AZ-104, or AZ-204.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on BPM and Java development professional who can combine workflow automation expertise with strong backend engineering and system integration capabilities.

Candidates should have practical experience delivering enterprise-grade workflow solutions, integrating event-driven systems, and working within structured CI/CD environments.

Experience in banking or financial services, along with exposure to AI-enabled workflow optimization, will be an advantage.

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