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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Architect - Camunda & Java - **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Activiti (Software), Agile Methodology, Apache Tomcat, Applications Architecture, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Databases, Data Governance, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, DevOps, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Github, IBM Websphere Application Server, Java Database Connectivity, WildFly (JBoss AS), Java Business Process Management, Junit, PostgreSQL, MySQL, OAuth, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenID, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Subversion, UML, Openapi, Pega, Spring-boot, Git, Apache Kafka, Bitbucket, Teamcity, Api Gateway, Jenkins - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815153300-application-architect-camunda--java ## About the Role Candidates MUST have strong, commercial experience with both Camunda and Java. Applications without these skills cannot be considered., * Strong Java (Java 8+) and J2EE expertise * Commercial experience with Camunda (or similar BPM tools such as jBPM, Activiti, Pega) * Experience with Kafka and understanding of Kafka architecture * Strong OO design and UML-based modelling skills * Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Security, and modern Java frameworks * Database experience (Postgres, Oracle, MySQL, DB2) and ORM/JDBC * Experience with Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Subversion * Familiarity with DevOps tools (TeamCity, Jenkins) * Strong unit testing experience (JUnit 5) * Exposure to OpenAPI, OAuth2, OIDC * Experience working in Agile environments * Experience using coding assistants, GenAI, and agentic AI tools * Insurance industry experience, will consider wider Financial Services experience * ACORD data standards * ESB/EAI/API gateway experience * Tomcat, JBoss, WebSphere * London - Hybrid (2 days onsite) Client site visits as required (primarily London). ## Description Overview Sanderson London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Global Insurance Consultancy | Market Leader in Operations & Solutions We are partnering with a global insurance consultancy and recognised market leader in operations and solutions, continuing to expand across the UK and wider EMEA region. As part of this growth, the organisation is seeking an experienced Application Architect with deep expertise in Camunda and Java to join its high-performing architecture function. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role reporting directly to the Senior VP of Architecture, shaping the application roadmap and driving the design of complex, enterprise-scale solutions for tier-one insurers. Key Requirement Candidates MUST have strong, commercial experience with both Camunda and Java. Applications without these skills cannot be considered. The Opportunity As an Application Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and overseeing solutions that span multiple technology towers and service offerings. You'll work closely with product leadership, delivery teams, and client stakeholders to shape high-quality, scalable, insurance-focused applications. This role does not include people management but operates in a matrix environment, influencing teams and guiding technical direction across the organisation. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the London office or on client site (most clients are London-based). Key Responsibilities * Own and define the application architecture roadmap, reporting directly to the Senior VP of Architecture * Lead the design and development of complex, multi-tower solutions * Drive discovery sessions to understand customer needs, pain points, and desired outcomes * Translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical designs * Break down requirements into manageable development features and modules * Ensure strong focus on BDD, code quality, and unit testing * Identify functional and non-functional constraints and design optimal solutions * Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the application stack * Participate in performance benchmarking and optimisation * Introduce industry best practices across software design and delivery * Recommend improvements to implementation processes and delivery frameworks * 10+ years of hands-on design and coding * Strong Java (Java 8+) and J2EE expertise * Commercial experience with Camunda (or similar BPM tools such as jBPM, Activiti, Pega) * Experience with Kafka and understanding of Kafka architecture * Strong OO design and UML-based modelling skills * Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Security, and modern Java frameworks * Database experience (Postgres, Oracle, MySQL, DB2) and ORM/JDBC * Experience with Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Subversion * Familiarity with DevOps tools (TeamCity, Jenkins) * Strong unit testing experience (JUnit 5) * Exposure to OpenAPI, OAuth2, OIDC * Experience working in Agile environments * Experience using coding assistants, GenAI, and agentic AI tools * Insurance industry experience, will consider wider Financial Services experience * ACORD data standards * ESB/EAI/API gateway experience * Tomcat, JBoss, WebSphere * London - Hybrid (2 days onsite) Client site visits as required (primarily London). ## Related Videos - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Transforming Task Management: Integrating Camunda with Scalable Frontend Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1433-transforming-task-management-integrating-camunda-with-scalable-frontend-solutions) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)