Orkes is a platform for developers to build durable, distributed event driven applications. Based on the popular open source orchestration engine Conductor, Orkes lets developers focus on faster go to market with applications, scaling them to handle billions of workflows without having to worry about failures, scalability or visibility into the executions.
Orkes is seeking a talented UI Engineer who also has backend experience and a passion for designing and building user interfaces with a developer-focused mindset. You will work closely with our engineering teams, treating developers as customers, to deliver high-quality, responsive, and user-friendly web applications. In addition to your frontend work, you will collaborate with backend engineers to ensure seamless integration between the frontend and backend services.
Your day to day at Orkes
- Develop responsive, scalable, and maintainable user interfaces using modern web technologies (React, Flutter)
- Work on backend integrations to ensure smooth data flow between UI and backend services (Java, Node.js)
- Partner with design team member(s) to build a high-quality frontend and backend code.
- Continuously iterate on UI designs based on feedback from developers and usability testing.
- Ensure a seamless user experience with strong attention to detail and a deep understanding of UI/UX best practices.
- Optimize application performance across both frontend and backend, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Write and maintain unit tests for both frontend and backend components to ensure high code quality.
Skills: Essential
- Must be proficient in Typescript and Java
- Experience as a fullstack developer, working with both frontend (React, Angular, Vue.js) and backend technologies (Java or Golang).
- Experience working with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar.
- Strong experience collaborating with developers or technical teams as customers.
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern web development practices.
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and best practices in API design and implementation.
- Experience with version control (Git) and working in a collaborative development environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail across the entire stack.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to take on calculated risks and make right decisions based on minimal data.
Skills: Nice to have
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps tools (CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with design systems and reusable component libraries.
- Experience conducting usability tests and gathering feedback from users.
The requirements listed in the job descriptions are guidelines. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable we would still love to hear from you.
More Details
- Start Date: ASAP
- Type: Hybrid 3x per week
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Department: Engineering
- Reports to: CTO
At Orkes, we are committed to building a team that reflects a rich tapestry of perspectives, identities, and professional experiences. We believe that diversity is not just a checkbox, but a driving force behind innovation, creativity, and success. By embracing a variety of backgrounds, we cultivate an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Join us at Orkes and be a part of a team where your unique perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Together we are shaping the future technology by leveraging the strength that comes from embracing diversity in all its forms. Your Journey with us is an opportunity to contribute to something greater and make a lasting impact.
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