R&D Software Engineer - Backend

ARIS is a Process Intelligence company that helps organizations discover, create, and transform their processes to deliver measurable business outcomes and scale AI with confidence. It combines process design, real execution insight, and AI-driven optimization in a single, integrated platform-enabling organizations to build a governed digital twin of their operations, understand how work actually happens, and continuously deliver value across the enterprise. By providing the process foundation, visibility, and governance required for AI adoption, ARIS enables businesses to deploy and scale Agentic AI safely and effectively, ensuring agents operate on trusted processes, data, and controls. With over 30 years of expertise and recognition from leading analysts such as Gartner and Forrester, ARIS is trusted by global enterprises to turn process intelligence into real business impact. For more information, visit www.ARIS.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Be you, join us. We are currently seeking an R&D Software Engineer — ARIS Flows (Backend) to join our team in Kosice, Slovakia. In this role, you will drive the design, development, and enhancement of ARIS Flows — our next-generation AI-powered workflow automation engine — working closely with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and customer support to translate complex business requirements into cutting-edge technical solutions. Essential Functions Technical implementation of innovative backend components for the ARIS Flows component, including AI integration (LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, vector stores for service discovery).Designing and extending the flow execution and trigger framework — including expression language evaluation, scheduler integration, and multi-tenant execution.Applying AI-assisted development practices throughout the full software lifecycle, using tools like Claude Code for code generation, automated review, test authoring, and documentation.Supporting the entire product lifecycle, from requirements analysis to testing and cloud deployment.Working in an Agile software development process in international, cross-site teams.Collaborating with UX experts, product management, and global support.Enhancing and maintaining existing products.Monitoring and triaging customer issues, troubleshooting and resolving defects. Minimum Requirements 3–6 years of experience in software development.Strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot, Spring AI) and Maven-based build systems.Basic understanding of modern AI technologies.Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot) as part of your daily engineering workflow — not just familiarity, but fluency.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI) and CI/CD pipelines, vector stores, ANTLR-based DSLs, or workflow/BPM engines is a strong plus.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). What's in it for you? Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits.Enjoy time and location flexibility with our hybrid working model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year.Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment.Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life's most common but difficult challenges. Work authorization & relocation Please note that visa sponsorship and relocation support are not available for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based without requiring employer sponsorship. At SAG Aris GmbH we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and fairness where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, compensate, develop, promote, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. To all recruitment agencies: SAG Aris GmbH does not entertain unsolicited CVs without prior approval from SAG Aris GmbH's Talent Acquisition Team. Kindly refrain from sending CVs to our job’s alias, SAG Aris GmbH employees, or any other organizational location without explicit consent. SAG Aris GmbH assumes no responsibility for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs.