Technical Architect/CTO

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.

Technology: node js, DynamoDB / Mongo DB

Roles:

• Design & implement Backend Services.
• Able to redesign the architecture.
• Designing & implementation of application in MVC & Microservice.
• 9+ years of experience developing service-based applications using Node.js.
• Expert-level skills in developing web applications using JavaScript, CSS and HTML5.
• Experience working on teams that practice BDD (Business Driven Development).
• Understanding of micro-service architecture and RESTful API integration patterns.
• Experience using Node.js for automation and leveraging NPM for package management
• Solid Object Oriented design experience, and creating and leveraging design patterns.
• Experience working in a DevOps/Continuous Delivery environment and associated toolsets (i.e. Jenkins, Puppet etc.)
  
  
  

Desired/Preferred Qualifications :

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
2. Strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities
3. Desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, start-up like environment
4. Experience leveraging node.js frameworks such as Express.
5. Experience with distributed source control management, i.e. Git

Job Description - Architect :

Role:

• Understand complex business problems and implement product features that are secure, scalable, robust, and easy to implement and maintain.
• Take full ownership of product features to implement, provide bug fixes and write tests and tooling for those features to ensure they work well at cloud scale.
• Plan and identify solutions and risks proactively
• Own delivery of assigned work in terms of committed date, scope, and quality
• Remain at the cutting edge of technology trends and use them to solve emerging problems
• Identifying and leading technical initiatives independently towards planned outcomes

Job Requirement:          

• Strong experience in developing enterprise web applications.
• Expertise in the Microsoft technology stack (http://asp.net/">ASP.NET MVC 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5, Web API, SQL Server).
• Good knowledge of Client-side scripting – JavaScript and JQuery, Kendo.
• Knowledge of design patterns is required
• Ability to negotiate technical requirements with global customers
• Ability to communicate with technical experts as well as functional teams
• Demonstrated experience with non-functional requirements like performance, scalability, and security
• Demonstrate Subject Matter Expertise and ownership in the assigned technical area
• Demonstrate experience in mentoring technical teams
• Ability to own solutions for design and architecture
• Experience in Product Engineering is desirable.
• Experience in enterprise software development is desirable

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

CTO Job Description

We are seeking a highly-skilled CTO with a storied history in the technological sector. CTO's will be tasked with making executive technology decisions on behalf of the company, including managing a technology budget and making investments to align the company with its vision for its technological needs. You should be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, and an expert in technological development.

You will work directly under the Founder and will act as both a technology and business expert, making decisions that will impact the current and future operations of the company.

CTO Responsibilities:

• Setting a vision for how technology will be used in the company.
• Ensuring that technological resources meet the company's short and long-term needs.
• Outline the goals for research and development.
• Creating timelines for the development and deployment of all technological services.
• Making executive decisions on behalf of the company's technological requirements.
• Acting as a mentor to team members.
• Maintaining a consumer-focused outlook and aiding in the delivery of IT projects to market.
• Managing technology budgets and time frames.
• Staying on top of technology trends and developments.
• Ensuring all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards.

CTO Requirements:

• Masters degree in computer science or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• The applicant must possess entrepreneurial experience.
• Exposure to startup/ internet industry preferred
• 8+ years working in a technological role.
• 5 years of managerial experience.
• Advanced technological skillset and a demonstrated history with technology.
• Exceptional team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to delegate efficiently.
• Extensive industry knowledge with an eye toward the future.