Workflow Automation Developer

LGT Digital Factory (Spain) S.L
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is searching for a
Workflow Automation Developer
for our Barcelona Office.

What can you expect?

LGT is committed to developing and operating modern workflow management systems with the primary goal of enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing the performance of banking, HR, support, and other business processes.

LGT Digital Factory (DiF) acts as a strategic nearshore partner to implement state-of-the-art client and employee IT front ends. To fulfill this mission, we interact closely with LGT business and IT units and third-party vendors.

You can expect state-of-the-art development tools and best-in-class DevOps processes. Together with a young, highly motivated team, you will build promising workflow solutions.

The company is willing to support relocation for the right candidate. Candidates with the right to work in the EU are preferred.

Your challenge

Are you excited about joining one of our collaborative fusion teams? Are you naturally motivated, able to work independently, and eager to grow your technical expertise? Do you have 2–4 years of experience in workflow automation or backend development and a strong passion for learning? If so, we would be excited to welcome you to our team.

We are looking for individuals with a strong sense of ownership, professionalism, team spirit, and a passion for building high-quality technical solutions. You enjoy solving complex problems, take pride in clean and reliable implementations, and communicate openly within an international environment.

The backbone of our automation initiative is Flowable, a Java-based open-source workflow engine executing BPMN 2.0 business processes.

As a Workflow Automation Developer with a focus on Flowable, you will be part of the Business Process Automation (BPA) team – a trusted partner for innovative and challenging automation needs. Our international team operates across Spain, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Singapore.

This role offers the opportunity to design, build, and operate robust workflow solutions that support and optimize our international banking operations, both internally and in collaboration with clients and partners.

In this ambitious role, your responsibilities will include:

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work in agile development environments (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, process designers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to solution design decisions and technical documentation.
• Support deployments and continuous improvements using established DevOps pipelines

Workflow & Backend Development

• Design, implement, and maintain workflow solutions using Flowable (BPMN 2.0, CMMN where applicable).
• Develop and extend backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement integrations via REST APIs with internal systems and third-party services.
• Ensure workflow solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.

Quality & Reliability

• Write clean, testable code and contribute to automated testing strategies.
• Perform technical analysis, debugging, and root cause analysis for workflow-related issues.
• Resolve incidents, defects, and performance issues in existing workflow applications.

Change Management, Tool Support & Incident Management

• Facilitate change management by supporting teams in adopting new processes through training, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide tool support and implement enhancements to improve performance and functionality.
• Resolve incidents and defects in existing BPM solutions

Your profile

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• A minimum of 2–4 years of professional experience in workflow automation, backend development or similar technical roles.
• Hands-on experience working with agile methodologies and cross-functional agile teams.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Flowable or comparable BPM platforms (e.g. Camunda).
• Solid knowledge of BPMN 2.0 (CMMN is a plus).
• Backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with RESTful API design and integration.
• Working knowledge of relational databases (SQL, Oracle or similar).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g. GitLab, OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines).

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in the financial services or banking domain
• Knowledge of Avaloq Core Banking System
• German language skills
• Exposure to test automation or workflow testing strategies
• BPM or Flowable-related certifications

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Excellent proactive communication skills and a team-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate effectively in an international environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

About LGT Digital Factory

LGT Digital Factory was initiated as a project in 2022 to drive the digital transformation of LGT Private Bank by designing and managing innovative digital tools and seamless user experiences. Our mission is to simplify and enhance how clients interact with the bank in their day-to-day activities.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of LGT Private Bank Group, LGT Digital Factory (Spain) S.L. operates exclusively for the group's companies. LGT Private Bank, headquartered in Liechtenstein, is the largest privately-owned international private banking institution, specializing in wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. Together, we form part of the LGT Group, a global leader in financial services.

If you're looking to contribute to meaningful digital innovation within a respected and globally connected organization, LGT Digital Factory offers a unique opportunity to make an impact.