CTO / Head of Engineering
About our Client
Our client is a B2B2C tech firm backed by India’s largest retailer and tech venture capitalist founded by founders - IITB Graduates who are experienced in retail, ecommerce and fintech
It aims to become one app to manage all your brands loyalty points, cashback and coupons. It will have additional content and discovery layer for customers and brands for further engagement and commerce.
The company currently powers closed-loop loyalty programs for all different brands under its parent retail group. Currently, it has 20Mn+ registered customers and 3Mn MAU across 8 brands. Its vision is to be at the center of D2C Brands and the consumer consumption ecosystem
Role description:
We are looking for a competent CTO (Chief Technology Officer) who will be our first technology go-to expert and play an integral role in setting the company’s strategic direction, development and future growth. In this position, you will oversee our overall technology development and technology utilization plan to manage all information technology resources of our company.
Key Responsibilities
- CTO will be leading, building, and operating exciting products with a passionate team.
- We are looking for someone who has developed and deployed software with a strong focus on end-user experience. We are seeking someone with a proven track record of shipping web scalable products.
- The ideal candidate will have a track record of building and delivering cloud solutions with delightful consumer experiences, combined with ease of implementation/reliability.
- Experience with massively scalable distributed compute product architectures.
- Experience with micro services-oriented architectures, Experience with scaling Big Data infrastructure.
- Experience delivering platform technology and creating an ecosystem of applications and services across multiple verticals and solution offerings
- Experience successfully scaling technology infrastructure to support rapid customer /data growth.
- Experience with fast-paced, rapidly-iterating, design-forward, product-focused companies.
- "Roll-up-your-sleeves" entrepreneurial, start-up attitude, team player with record of leading and mentoring employees
Candidate Experience: Desired skills
- He/she should have prior work experience of 7-12 years on large-scale mobile app products and can rapidly familiarize yourself with complex products
- Have inclination to learn and build new age products with blockchain and web3 tech
- Strong track record of being able to develop and set release plans, track deadlines, deliverables, resource allocations, issues/risks and create mitigation strategies as needed to deliver a quality product on time
- Strong technical and architecture skills in wide areas of platform engineering with proven ability to dive deep in any area as needed.
- Extensive experience with eCommerce platforms, cloud systems, payment solutions, digital marketing technology, automation, and multi-device development is required; AWS experience is a strong plus
- Experience managing Small teams and remote teams is a strong plus
- Competent in driving a culture of continuous learning to improve technology and remove roadblocks that hold the team back.
Why is this a great opportunity for the right candidate :
- Experienced founding team
- Backed by Future Group which gives an edge over working with different D2C and traditional brands ecosystem which is necessary to win in this market
- Existing app customer base of 20Mn registered and 4-5 Mn MAU + which gives us a head start and starting customer base of FuturePay necessary for pivoting the product to Carrot as described earlier
- Right to win - The founding team knows the business & its secrets inside out. We are starting with a significant head start and a precise plan of action
- Barriers to entry - This is a specialized play with natural barriers to entry, allowing for significant value creation for all equity holders
- Exposure to all aspects of company building - exposure to investors, fund-raising, decision making, building the team & culture
- All of the above perks of joining a high potential company very early, along with a competitive market salary.
Regards
Team Merito
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Company: CorpCare
Title: Head of Engineering/ Head of Product
Location: Mumbai (work from office)
CTC: Annual CTC Up to 25 Lacs
About Us:
CorpCare is India’s first all-in-one corporate funds and assets management platform. We offer a single-window solution for corporates, family offices, and HNIs. We assist corporates in formulating and managing treasury management policies and conducting reviews with investment committees and the board.
Job Summary:
The Head of Engineering will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of our corporate funds and assets management platform. This role demands a deep understanding of the broking industry/Financial services industry, software engineering, and product management. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in engineering leadership, a proven track record of delivering scalable technology solutions, and strong product knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and communicate a clear engineering vision and strategy aligned with our broking and funds management platform.
- Conduct market research and technical analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and customer needs within the broking industry.
- Define and prioritize the engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer requirements.
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams (software development, QA, DevOps, etc.) to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
- Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and architecture to development and deployment, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
- Write detailed technical specifications and guide the engineering teams to ensure clarity and successful execution.
- Leverage your understanding of the broking industry to guide product development and engineering efforts.
- Collaborate with product managers to incorporate industry-specific requirements and ensure the platform meets the needs of brokers, traders, and financial institutions.
- Stay updated with regulatory changes, market trends, and technological advancements within the broking sector.
- Mentor and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, train, and retain top engineering talent to build a world-class development team.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering projects to ensure successful delivery and performance.
- Analyze system performance, user data, and platform metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Prepare and present engineering performance reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Work closely with product managers, sales, marketing, and customer support teams to align engineering efforts with overall business objectives.
- Provide technical guidance and support to sales teams to help them understand the platform's capabilities and competitive advantages.
- Engage with customers, partners, and stakeholders to gather feedback, understand their needs, and validate engineering solutions.
Requirements:
- BE /B. Tech - Computer Science
- MBA a plus, not required
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of the broking industry and financial services industry.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex software products.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud computing, and modern development practices.
Technical Expertise:
- Front-End: React, Next.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
- Back-End: Node.js, Express.js, RESTful APIs
- Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), CI/CD pipelines
- Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab
- Other: TypeScript, Webpack, Babel, ESLint, Redux
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the broking or financial services industry.
- Familiarity with data analytics tools and methodologies.
- Knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles.
- Experience with trading platforms or financial technology products.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a deep understanding of the broking industry and a passion for delivering high-impact software solutions.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Should be the single point of contact for all project related queries and concerns.
- Should ensure project delivery and quality at desired level.
- Adherence to the Process.
- Oversee daily activities of the team and provide direction and guidance as needed.
- Manage resources as per workload.
- Address delivery issues in a timely fashion.
- Ensure operational excellence by making team technically competent enough.
- Evaluate the performance of team members and determine training needs.
Desired candidate profile:
- Overall experience of 15 Yrs. to 20 Yrs.
- 5+ yrs. of experience on project management and project delivery.
- Should have proven experience on coding and managing teams using Java, J2ee, iOS, Android, AWS, Node JS, and Python.
- Adoption to the new technologies is desired.
- Understanding of firmware and protocols related to IOT, Bluetooth will be added advantage
- Required to be technical and hands on coding if needed.
- Candidates should be Process oriented and execute projects in Scrum/Agile methodologies.
We are looking for a hands-on technical expert who has worked with multiple technology stacks and has experience architecting and building scalable cloud solutions with web and mobile frontends.
What will you work on?
- Interface with clients
- Recommend tech stacks
- Define end-to-end logical and cloud-native architectures
- Define APIs
- Integrate with 3rd party systems
- Create architectural solution prototypes
- Hands-on coding, team lead, code reviews, and problem-solving
What Makes You A Great Fit?
- 5+ years of software experience
- Experience with architecture of technology systems having hands-on expertise in backend, and web or mobile frontend
- Solid expertise and hands-on experience in Python with Flask or Django
- Expertise on one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google App Engine)
- Expertise with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, Mongo, ElasticSearch, Redis)
- Knowledge of DevOps practices
- Chatbot, Machine Learning, Data Science/Big Data experience will be a plus
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
The job is for a full-time position at our https://goo.gl/maps/o67FWr1aedo">Pune (Viman Nagar) office.
(Note: We are working remotely at the moment. However, once the COVID situation improves, the candidate will be expected to work from our office.)
• Help departments use technology profitably
• Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency
• Build quality assurance and data protection processes
About the Organization
Real Estate Syndicators leverage SyndicationPro to manage billions in real estate assets and thousands of investors. Growing at 17% MoM, SyndicationPro is #1 Platform To Automate Real Estate Fund Raising, Investor Relations, & Close More Deals!
What makes SyndicationPro unique is that it is cash flow positive while maintaining a healthy growth rate and is backed by seasoned investors and real estate magnates. We are also a FirstPrinciples.io Venture Studio Company, giving us the product engineering, growth, and operational backbone in India to scale our team.
Our story has been covered by Bloomberg Business, Yahoo Finance, and several other renowned news outlets.
About the Role
SyndicationPro.com is looking for an experienced Technical Lead who has scaled Enterprise SaaS Products built using JavaScript and AWS. Past experience in building a secure and scalable app is a critical requirement.
50,000 ft View
- Technology Evangelist: Research, create proofs of concept and introduces new technologies to the team
- Evolve System Architecture: Evolve the architecture to support future requirements and defines its SLAs
- People Coordination: Coordinate team members providing effective feedback and moderating discussions
- Define Process: defines the right processes for the team’s maturity level, balancing agility and discipline
Here is a visual representation of what we are expecting from this role
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More Granular View:
You will work with the team on the following:
- Architecture and System Design & Integration
- Tech Mentoring, Adoption and Alignment
- Technical Spikes and Experiments
- Code Reviews and Feedback
- Technical Capacity Planning
- Production Issues Escalation
- System SLAs, Metrics & Monitoring
- Platform Direction, Patterns and Practices
- Alignment with other Tech Leads
- Hands-On Coding 30% to 70% of the Time
- Playing an important part in building the company technical roadmap and development processes
- Playing the role of Engineering Manager as required
Tech Stack
MERN & MEAN Stack
AWS
What Success Looks Like
In 90 Days
- Clear understanding of the platform, current code base, and the product roadmap
- Understanding of the your team member’s strengths and weaknesses
- Clear plan of action to tackle the product roadmap, address technical debt, and upskilling team members
In 180 Days
- Work with the team to deliver the planned roadmap and address technical debt
- Leading the development of POCs, managing code reviews, and process design and implementation
- Building and maintaining the SLAs that we define together
- Playing an important role in hiring out for key technical roles
In 365 Days
- We have built a solid team and systems, processes, and infrastructure in place to scale
- We have delivered against the product roadmap
- Becoming an important part of the company leadership team by being a voice for the tech team
Location
- Preferred: Bangalore, India.
Open for Remote work with the right candidate