Senior Software Engineer - Orchestration and Automation

Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities-specifically our Process Intelligence Graph-to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

The Team

The Team is part of Orchestration Engine & Actions organization mainly focused on data and built-in actions.  The Orchestration Engine & Actions organization is dedicated to building scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions that power critical operational workflows. Our team focuses on developing features that enable seamless execution of operational use cases, ensuring efficiency, automation, and flexibility for our customers. We work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions that enhance the overall orchestration experience.

The Role

As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality, scalable software solutions across the stack. You’ll contribute to both frontend and backend systems, ensuring seamless integration, performance, and reliability. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences.

Your experience in modern software development practices, code quality, and system design will help drive the team toward technical excellence. You’ll also mentor junior engineers, share best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement in engineering standards and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality software solutions across the frontend and backend.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical implementations.
• Ensure system reliability, security, and performance through thoughtful design and testing.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, knowledge sharing, and adherence to architectural guidelines.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and help shape technical direction within the team.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems to improve performance and user experience..

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience developing and maintaining full-stack applications.
• Strong proficiency in Java.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Understanding of cloud environments and deployment tools (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines).
• Solid experience with modern frontend frameworks (Angular and/or React) is a nice-to-have.
• Proven ability to write well-tested, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

What Celonis can offer you:

• Pioneer Innovation:Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
• Ownership from Day 1:Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
• Unrivaled Family Support:Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy-24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
• Work-Life Integration:Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
• Continuous Growth:Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
• Holistic Well-being:Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
• Drive Sustainability:Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
• Global Inclusion & Belonging:Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
• Value-Driven Impact:Join a mission-led organization where our core values-Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future-drive every decision.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work - for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate - unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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