Tech Lead
orcristtechnologies· Engineering
About this role
Tech Lead
Company
Orcrist builds the Orcrist Intelligence Platform (OIP), a Kubernetes-based data intelligence system delivered as SaaS or self-hosted/on-prem (including air-gapped deployments). We fuse streaming, batch, and ML workloads with a modern web application to support defense, law-enforcement, and enterprise missions.
Role
Lead Innovation’s technical execution of time-boxed discovery and prototyping cycles. You’ll stay hands-on (~50%+), build thin vertical slices end-to-end, and ensure prototypes are adoption-ready—aligned with OIP’s Core primitives (IAM, audit, multitenancy) and Platform/Foundation standards.
What you'll do
- Own architecture and technical direction for Innovation prototypes: interfaces, tradeoffs, and decision records (RFCs/ADRs).
- Build thin vertical slices across UI, APIs, and pipelines—shipping demo-ready reference implementations with feature flags.
- Validate feasibility under real deployment constraints (cloud, on-prem, air-gapped) and partner early with Core/Foundation/Platform.
- Produce excellent handoff packages: technical designs, schemas, runbooks, and an integration backlog teams can execute.
- Mentor engineers through design/code reviews and set quality guardrails (testing, observability, “prototype but operable” standards).
About you
- 7+ years engineering experience; 2+ years leading architecture and delivery outcomes.
- Expert TypeScript/Node.js with strong full-stack fluency (React/Next.js + backend services).
- Strong distributed-systems fundamentals (Kafka/event-driven design) and practical Kubernetes experience.
- Operational mindset: logs/metrics/traces, rollout gates, and SLO-oriented thinking (OpenTelemetry/Prometheus).
- Strong technical writing and cross-team collaboration; comfortable in ambiguous, time-boxed environments.
- Eligible to work in Germany; EU/NATO citizenship preferred for export-controlled projects.
Nice‑to‑haves
- Python proficiency and experience integrating ML enrichment services into product flows.
- Search/graph experience (OpenSearch, graph systems) and data-heavy UI performance instincts.
- German language (B1+) and/or experience in regulated domains (defense, law enforcement, govtech).
What We Offer
- Modern stack: TypeScript/Next.js, Kafka/Temporal, Kubernetes, OpenSearch/Postgres, and ML-touching services.
- Remote-first in Germany with regular Berlin prototyping intensives, 30 days vacation, equipment & learning budget.
- High autonomy and high leverage: you help decide what becomes the next generation of OIP capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Tech Lead job at orcristtechnologies remote?
Yes, this Tech Lead position at orcristtechnologies is remote, with team members based in Remote / Berlin. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Which team or department does the Tech Lead at orcristtechnologies belong to?
This Tech Lead position is part of the Engineering department at orcristtechnologies. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Tech Lead job at orcristtechnologies posted?
This Tech Lead position at orcristtechnologies was posted on Jan 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Tech Lead
orcristtechnologies
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