Lead Camunda Developer

We currently have a career opportunity for a Lead Camunda Developer to join our team.

As a Lead Camunda 8 Consultant, you will guide the end-to-end delivery of workflow automation solutions built on Camunda 8 and Zeebe. You will work closely with architects, developers, and client teams to convert business process models into scalable, high-performing technical implementations. This position requires strong technical leadership, hands-on engineering experience, and excellent communication skills. 

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

• Lead technical planning, requirements gathering, solution architecture, estimation, development, and delivery
• Act as a subject matter expert and advisor on workflow and automation challenges
• Manage full lifecycle development including design, integration, testing, and deployment
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high standards across Camunda projects
• Mentor and support team members at varying experience levels
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement in solution quality, development processes, and best practices 

• 8+ years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, and integration engineering
• Strong background in C#.NET development
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Camunda 8 and familiarity with Zeebe
• At least 3 years of experience with BPM platforms such as Camunda 7, jBPM, or Activiti
• Experience delivering headless BPM implementations
• Integration experience with Kafka or similar event streaming platforms
• Ability to design database schemas and stored procedures to support workflow audit and reporting
• Strong knowledge of MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar databases
• Experience working with cloud platforms, including AWS preferred, Azure or GCP acceptable
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools
• Proven consulting or client-facing experience
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• Front-end development experience with Angular is a plus, though not mandatory.

Preferred Skills

• Camunda certification
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in fast-paced environments
• Innovative mindset with a strong desire for continuous learning and improvement 

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $73,008 to $170,640. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview. 

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.​ 

Disability Accommodations: 

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.​ 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.​  

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. 

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.