Staff Software Engineer

About Us

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.

We are actively searching for an experienced and highly skilled Staff Software Engineer who possesses a robust proficiency in crafting production-grade code, particularly in Java and Spring Boot, to develop high-performance services. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive expertise to contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of cutting-edge software solutions. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a crucial role in elevating our technological capabilities and ensuring the seamless execution of sophisticated software projects. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of software engineering, possess a deep understanding of Java and Spring Boot, and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our innovative journey.

Your day-to-day at Orkes:

-Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and implement critical components of our software services, ensuring seamless integration within the overall architecture.

-Pioneer the development of innovative user interfaces and features, driving the enhancement of user experiences and contributing to the overall usability of our software solutions.

-Actively engage in the exploration, investigation, and prototyping of cutting-edge concepts and technologies, staying at the forefront of industry trends to inform decision-making and maintain a competitive edge.

-Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes by providing insights, best practices, and recommendations based on your wealth of experience.

-Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the team.

-Conduct thorough code reviews, offering constructive feedback to maintain code quality, scalability, and adherence to coding standards.

-Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from ideation and design to implementation, testing, and deployment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and reliable software solutions.

-You will be a part of an on-call rotation ensuring our services are up and running and customers have a smooth experience

Qualities that will help you succeed:

-10+ years professional experience as a Backend Software Engineer, Solution Architect, DevOps Engineer, or a combination of these

-At least 3+ years with an IaC technology: Pulumi, Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible, Helm, ArgoCD.

-Atleast 2+ years with an observability stack: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Splunk, OpenTelemetry, DataDog, New Relic.

-Fluent coding experience in one or more of the following: Java, C#, Python, GoLang, Javascript.

-Proven experience demonstrating technical concepts, including presenting and whiteboarding.

-Proven experience designing and implementing architectures within a public cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP).

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: In Office

-Location: Bangalore India

-Department: Engineering

-Reports to: Head of Engineering

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.