Solution Architect (Prototyping) at Orcrist Technologies. . Location: Remote. Orcrist is building a next generation data intelligence platform using cutting-edge technologies. We're handling petabyte-scale data with sub-second queries. Our product is a Kubernetes‑based platform delivered as B2B SaaS or as a self‑hosted on‑prem solution, including air‑gapped deployments. We enable customers across defense, law enforcement, and enterprise to turn mission-critical data into actionable intelligence.. Role. . We're looking for a Solution Architect to join our GovDev team. In this role, you'll own the technical dialogue with incoming leads — translating prospect needs into working prototypes and helping bridge the gap between our GovDev team and Product. You'll play a key part in shaping how we bring new solutions to public- and private-sector customers with critical missions.. . What you'll do. . . Act as technical lead on incoming opportunities: run discovery calls, qualify technical fit, answer architecture and integration questions, and support the team in pitches and demos. . Work directly with customers to understand complex workflows, design pilots, and translate business requirements into technical solutions. . Design and build prototypes that aren't throwaway work — they're built to a standard that allows clean handover to our Product & Engineering teams. . Lead technical engagements, including deep dives into platform architecture, workshop facilitation, and best practices for data integration and app customization. . Hand over won opportunities to the owning Product & Engineering team, including documentation and context on customer requirements. . Represent the voice of the market to Product, helping inform our roadmap based on recurring themes across leads. . Maintain reusable demo assets, reference prototypes, and technical collateral (architecture diagrams, integration guides, FAQs). . Feed back platform gaps and friction discovered during prototyping to the relevant product teams. . . About you. . . Strong, hands-on knowledge of platform architecture and integration concepts. . Ability to build functional prototypes quickly, to a standard others can take over. . Comfort in customer-facing settings, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both engineers and business stakeholders. . Excellent communication skills to articulate complex architectures to both technical stakeholders and executive audiences. . A structured approach to holding and documenting trade-off discussions between commercial and product priorities. . Fluent German and English (C1+). . Willingness to travel up to 50% (national & international). . Authorization to work in Germany. . . What we offer. . . Remote-first, Germany-wide: . Work from wherever you do your best work, with regular team gatherings in Berlin and other off-site locations.. . Flexibility by default: . Flexible working hours help you make work fit your life.. . Your setup, your way: . Get a personal home-office equipment budget to create a workspace that works for you.. . 30 days of vacation: . Take the time you need to recharge and come back with fresh energy.. . Keep growing: . We invest in your personal and professional development.. . Get rewarded for impact: . Performance bonuses are tied to agreed objectives and key results.. . A warm welcome: . Every new team member gets a welcome goodie bag.. . Good people, good times: . From summer and Christmas parties to regular team gatherings, we make time to celebrate together.. . A mission that matters: . Work on challenges with tangible impact on public safety and national security..
Solution Architect (Prototyping) at Orcrist Technologies