Software Architect/Solution Architect/CTO

Job Title: Senior Software Developer

Location: Delhi NCR

About WellM:

WellM is a mental wellness platform dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental health and well-being through personalized insights, engaging content, and advanced tracking features. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of our mobile app, web app, and corporate website.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Software Developer at WellM, you will play a key role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining our mobile and web applications. You will be working with modern technologies, including Flutter for mobile and web apps, React for the corporate website, and a robust backend built using Node.js, AWS, and Firebase. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in software development and a strong portfolio of successful projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality mobile and web applications using Flutter and React.
• Design, implement, and manage scalable backend services using Node.js, AWS, and Firebase.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and launch new features.
• Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and technical issues.
• Ensure optimal performance, responsiveness, and user experience of applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with a focus on quality and scalability.
• Continuously improve codebase through code reviews, testing, and best practices.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to incorporate into development.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency with Flutter for mobile and web app development.
• Experience in front-end development using React for web applications.
• Solid knowledge of backend development, including Node.js, AWS, and Firebase.
• Strong understanding of version control (Git) and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with database management and third-party API integrations.
• Proven experience in deploying mobile apps to both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working in a startup environment or contributing to large-scale projects.
• Passion for mental health and wellness technologies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, impactful industry with a mission-driven team.
• Flexible, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities, with room for innovation and creativity.

Role Description

Location - Bangalore / Remote/WFH

This is an equity-only role.

We are looking for a young but mature mindset with highly skilled Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of the business. This person will be added as a Co-founder in the Team.

CTO should be able to take technical decision and having a Strategic thinking mindset with strong business acumen. We expect you to be well-versed in current technological trends and familiar with a variety of business concepts.

You will work directly with the CEO and will act as both a technology and business expert, making decisions that will impact the current and future operations of the company. If you are self-motivated, emotionally strong, enjoy challenges and have a never give-up approach, we’d like to meet you.

CTO / Co- Founder Responsibilities

Lead the technology division with new-age technologies and processes

Build on the vision for the organization by technology

Identify new opportunities and develop products and processes in line with cutting edge technologies

Deploy, develop and implement solutions in a cost-efficient manner

Experience in building scalable products, platforms, and modern technologies

Experienced on the internet/ e-commerce industry, B2B platforms, start-up setups is a plus

Hands-on experience in digital initiatives, big data, mobile apps, AI & ML, analytics, and business intelligence solutions

Ability to convert data into usable modern technology-driven solutions

Experience or knowledge on AWS server side is required

Requirements

B.E / B.tech / Masters Degree in computer science or related field.

6+ years of working in a technological role is preferable but not mandatory

Experience working in an early-stage tech start-up will be a plus

A strong product sense and can build engaging tech for customers

Ability to conduct technological analyses and research

Deep knowledge of full-stack modern development practices (node.js, angular, java javascript, AWS, DS, react, etc.) Can work / learn and work on AI/ML

Have a proven understanding of best engineering practices for the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including coding standards, code review, source control, build, test, deploy, and operations

Experience in project management to ensure timely deliverables

Strong communication skills with the ability to present the technology vision confidently in a way that motivates others both internally and externally

About First Principles

We are a Tech Holding Company and our portfolio companies generate millions in revenue. What is unique about FirstPrinciples is that most of our companies remain controlled and majority owned by First Principles and its team members rather than by external investors. We are proud that our product engineering team builds world class products from India. https://firstprinciples.io/">https://firstprinciples.io/

About this Role

As we scale and build our organisation, we would like to add an individual to our core Technical Leadership who can scale our key products and projects and help us build and foster relationships with Enterprise clients.

We are looking for an experienced Technology Leader to join our fast growing organisation to help us with driving Technical Strategy, Approach and oversee the Implementation for internal and external products. You should be someone who loves Engineering, have amazing debugging skills and slay problems with technology. 

In this role, you will undertake Technical / Solution Architecture and should also be able to help team with Engineering and coding wherever required. That includes, working along with the team, writing code, doing R&D or POCs, ensuring we follow modern industry standards and building beautiful high performing Software and Applications and thus delivering a better solution and product. You will also help FP build strong relationships with clients and technical leadership on the client side.

You would be required to have a minimum of 10+ years of experience with a mix of Engineering, DevOps, Infrastructure, Cyber - Network Security, Enterprise Application Maintenance, Database Management along with Project, Client and People Management skills which are necessary to lead the team and be their voice. You should be a leader and not just a manager who loves delegating things to the off-shore team, but rather someone who would not hesitate to take over Git-Pull and start writing code and show ‘here is how it’s done’ and amaze everyone with your expertise! :-) 

Because this is a Senior role, you would also be involved working with the Product/Project Manager and will be responsible for the delivery and output.

Tech Stack [High-Level]: We are JavaScript focused i.e. we work in ReactJS, NodeJS, AngularJS, TypeForm, TypeScript, Redis. On the server side, we work with AWS/GCP/DO. Database: MySQL, PostgreS and MongoDb. API: REST and GraphQL API. We also have a strong DevOps stack - including Kubernetes(K8), Dockers and CI/CD automation. 

Interview Process: 

• 60 min Discovery Call
• 15 mins introduction and what you bring to the table (We love people who say, “We build the damn table”) 
• 15 min understanding your experience and background
• 15 min on why you want to join our team and your expectations, future plans
• 15 min Q&A
  
  
• 60-90 min Technical Interview  (May be more than 1)
• Technical Call
  
  
• 45-60 min Final Call
• 15 min discussion on results 
• 15 min CTC expectations / negotiations 
• 15 min closure
• 15 min buffer