Software Engineer, Backend - Data Layer
Core
Build and evolve the storage and query layer for Camunda 8's process data, spanning relational databases and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, to support process monitoring and agent-driven automation.
Role type
Senior Backend Software Engineer (Data Layer)
Builds
Camunda 8 platform (enterprise agentic orchestration platform)
Domain
Enterprise SaaS / Business Process Management / AI Orchestration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, query performance optimization, data modeling, CI/CD pipelines, database migration tooling
Preferred skills
Workflow automation, process orchestration software, secondary storage system scaling
Technologies
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Liquibase, Flyway
Responsibilities
Design and maintain backend services for data storage and serving; own end-to-end delivery of engineering initiatives; evolve data processing and retention strategies; build tooling for troubleshooting and operating the data layer; participate in L3 support and on-call rotations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
