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These are the workflows behind every transaction, every delivery, every patient check-in, quietly orchestrating our digital world.\nWe’re solving some of the hardest infrastructure problems: how do you make distributed systems reliable, observable, and scalable - without every team having to reinvent the wheel? We absorb the complexity of distributed systems, letting teams build with confidence.\nWe’re hiring a Solutions Architect to help us evolve and scale our platform. If you’re passionate about clean, efficient architecture, love solving tough distributed systems challenges, and thrive in an environment where your ideas actually shape the product then we’d love to talk.\nAnd the best part is we’re just getting started. \nWhat You’ll Do\nBecome an expert on the Orkes platform to lead customers through training, adopting and implementing best practices for their orchestration journey\nPartner with the sales team to act as a technical advisor during the sales process\nCollaborate with the product team as an advocate of your customers in the field\nHelp our customers to achieve tangible data-driven outcomes through the use of the Orkes platform, establishing a clear architectural vision and identifying compelling use cases so as to realize value\nFind solutions to our customers' biggest challenges in orchestration and application development in various business domains including logistics, fintech, cyber security, healthcare and cross vertical use cases like application modernization, performance scaling, and resilience\nEngage with the technical community by leading workshops, seminars and meet-ups\nWhat We’re Looking For\n5+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud architecture and customer-facing roles\nUnderstanding of business processes across multiple industries, geographies and technical domains\nUnderstanding of system design patterns, distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architecture\nExperience with integrations using REST and messaging systems (Kafka, MQ, etc.)\nLanguage proficiency in Java\nStrong problem-solving skills and a passion for learning new technologies\nA collaborative mindset-we win as a team\nBonus Points\nExperience with orchestration engines or workflow systems (e.g., Conductor, Camunda, Temporal)\nContributions to open-source projects\nWhy You’ll Love Working at Orkes\nYou’ll be working on real and difficult problems that developers face every day\nYou’ll join a team that thinks deeply about the systems we build and the people who rely on them\nWe’re a fast-growing team backed by top-tier investors and used by some of the world’s biggest companies\nRemote-friendly, flexible working hours, a global team and a strong culture of trust and ownership\nYou’ll have a huge impact on the direction of our technology and our company\nNot 100% sure you fit the description? That’s okay. \nWe care more about your potential and passion than checking every box. If this role excites you, we want to hear from you.\nReady to help shape the future of distributed applications?\nApply now and build something developers will love.\nMore Details:\nThe base salary for this role is between $160,000 - $200,000 USD West Coast, $160,000 - 180,000 East Coast, and CAD 160,000 - 180,000. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered: skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.\nStart Date: ASAP\nStatus: Full time\nType: Remote\nLocation: US/PST or EST hrs\nDepartment: Engineering\nReports to: Head of Engineering\nTravel: 15-20%\nBenefits\nComprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision\nFlexible PTO\nSupport for personal development\nAt 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. \nJoin 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. 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