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CTO/Head/ Chief Architect - Engineering
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CTO/Head/ Chief Architect - Engineering

at Y-Combinator backend Shopify-like Platforms for creators

Agency job
via Merito
5 - 12 yrs
₹40L - ₹70L / yr
Gurugram
Skills
skill iconJava
skill iconPython
skill iconGo Programming (Golang)
MySQL
skill iconAmazon Web Services (AWS)
NOSQL Databases
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Cloud Computing
Hello

 

Head/ Chief Architect - Engineering

About Our Client

Our client is headquartered in California and Y Combinator backed Shopify-like platform for creators & knowledge professionals (coaches, instructors, experts, artists etc.) to launch, manage and grow their business online. Founded by IIT/ IIM/ BITS/ Yale/ BCG Alumni and 3X Entrepreneurs, they are well funded and backed by top Indian VC firms along with start-up veterans like Kunal Shah (CRED). The company is founded by alumni from top IITs, IIMs, BITS, Yale including ex-entrepreneurs and from firms such as BCG, Hike, Dunzo and P&G.

Since the launch of  its first version in December 2020 they have grown 25X. Creators have earned more than $1 Million since launch through the platform.
We have just closed our series A (yet to announce) and are looking to build out our leadership team across functions.

About the role:

About the job

  • Own and drive product development and engineering management in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
  • Deliver architectural initiatives that drive revenue and improve efficiency inline with business strategy.
  • Develop and maintain a aspirational architectural road map
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of IT industry best practices, technologies, architectures and emerging technologies.
  • Build and lead the technical team with focus on infusing culture resulting in energetic & positive outcomes.

Requirements

  • Relevant prior experience in a software product-based company in a leadership position. Minimum of 5+ years experience building applications in high level programming languages - Java, Python or Go
  • Strong experience in either or all of databases: MySQL, MongoDB, NOSQL, SQL Server, Oracle. -Strong working knowledge on AWS & Google Cloud & Cloud security.
  • Strong working knowledge of Web, caching technologies, API integration technologies & protocols.
  • Experience with managing AGILE development methodology and inspire the team to follow best Scrum practices.
  • Fair understanding of DevOps would be ideal
  • Must be a strong and enthusiastic team player with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • You are a good communicator who can explain technical concepts to product managers, designers, support and other engineers and you have curiosity about how things work
  • Skills in Microservices Architecture, Product Roadmap& tech team management

 

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