Centurion: Senior jBPM Developer

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and innovative ICT service provider based in Centurion, is seeking a Senior jBPM Developer for a high-impact 12-month renewable contract. This role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing sophisticated business process management solutions using JBPM workflow engines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain jBPM-based applications according to business requirements.
• Design, develop, and integrate jBPM workflows for personal lines, business insurance, broker channels, and internal communications.
• Translate business requirements into executable BPMN processes.
• Collaborate with developers to embed workflows into existing microservices and applications.
• Migrate workflows and processes between different environments within the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Ensure backwards compatibility and version control with existing processes by supporting currently running processes without causing orphan processes during migration and implementation of new versions.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements for process automation.
• Create and manage business process models, workflows, and rules using jBPM tools.
• Implement process monitoring and reporting features to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to jBPM applications.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices are followed in software development.
• Maintain documentation for processes, designs, and technical specifications.
• Participate in Agile development processes and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Facilitate workshops with developers, architects, and business analysts to define and document working practices.
• Establish reusable patterns and principles for workflow design and delivery.
• Provide knowledge transfer and mentorship to the development team on best practices and ways of work.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in software development with a specialised focus on jBPM or related BPM tools.
• Strong proficiency in Java and a deep understanding of the Java EE framework.
• Expert knowledge of BPMN and process modelling concepts.
• Solid experience with microservices architecture and web services (REST/SOAP).
• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and working within Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD integration is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Angular or React is a plus.

Qualifications

No qualifications are specified in the original job description.