CTO for a Fintech Startup by a large retail group

Merito; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Merito in Bengaluru is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to define the technical strategy and lead product engineering for a rapidly growing B2B2C platform. You will oversee architecture, cloud, security and delivery while setting the technical direction as the first technology leader.

You will build scalable SaaS/mobile apps, mentor teams, and collaborate with founders to align technology with business goals, ensuring high performance and delightful user experiences.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years in large-scale SaaS/Mobile app products.
• Proven ability to plan releases, manage deadlines and mitigate risks.
• Strong technical and architectural skills across platform engineering.
• Experience with eCommerce, cloud systems and multi-device development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, build, and operate products with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Develop and deploy software with a focus on end-user experience.
• Deliver cloud-based, scalable architectures and platforms.
• Scale infrastructure to support rapid customer/data growth.
• Mentor small/remote teams and drive continuous learning.

Skills

CTO leadership

Cloud architecture

Scalable SaaS

Microservices

Big Data

eCommerce tech

Tools

AWS

Job description

Our client is a B2B2C tech firm backed by Indias 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.

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 companys 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

Requirements

• He/she should have prior work experience of 6-12 years on large-scale SaaS/Mobile app products and can rapidly familiarize yourself with complex products
• 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.