Head of Tech (Founding Stage)

Quicoo Pty Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quicoo Pty Ltd is seeking a Head of Technology to lead the development of Australia's first full-stack multi-service super app. This fully remote role involves architecting the tech stack, delivering a reliable product, and potentially stepping up to the CTO position within six months based on performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product engineering and the ability to lead a team in creating innovative solutions.

Benefits

Meaningful equity stake

Flexible working hours

Performance-focused work culture

Direct reporting to CEO

Pathway to CTO role

Qualifications

• 7+ years in full-stack product engineering.
• Expertise in React, Node.js or PHP/Laravel.
• Experience with real-time fleet tracking and global payment gateways.

Responsibilities

• Set up and lead the full-stack tech team.
• Deliver a production-grade MVP for rideshare services.
• Ensure high security and compliance with Australian standards.

Skills

React

Node.js

PHP/Laravel

Real-time databases

Microservices

Secure API design

Leadership

Communication

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Quicoo | Job Title: Head of Technology (India-based, Remote)

Location: India (Work from anywhere fully remote; preference for top tech hubs like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Noida, Chandigarh, Kolkata)
Reporting: Directly to the Founder & CEO
Job Type: Full-time
Equity: Yes meaningful founding-stage equity
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Quicoo

Quicoo is building Australias first full-stack, multi-service super app for rideshare, courier dispatch, fleet management, and local travel services.
Our vision is simple: One App Does It All — fair pricing, reliable service, built to Australian standards by a high-performance team in India.

Why this role exists:
We are expanding our core team to include an experienced, decisive Head of Technology who can architect and deliver a reliable product from scratch, lead all technical choices, build and manage the team in India, and ensure that our platform meets strict Australian compliance and security benchmarks.

This is not just a role for an employee — it is a serious opening for professionals who have always wanted to start their own entrepreneurial journey, but were waiting for the right platform and vision to build something real.

I am personally inviting such people to connect, have an open discussion with me, and see where we can align and move forward together to build Quicoo at global standards.

This is an opportunity for someone ready to take full responsibility for Quicoo’s technical foundation, deliver results in clear phases, and step up to the CTO position within six months based purely on performance and trust.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Head of Technology — a hands-on, experienced engineering leader who will design, build, and deliver Quicoo’s entire tech foundation from scratch.

You will:

• Set up and lead our full-stack tech team in India.
  
• Deliver a production-grade MVP for rideshare and courier services.
  
• Prove scale, security, speed, and clean code — matching the standards of global players.
  
• Report directly to the Founder & CEO and make all critical tech decisions.
  

Prove yourself in Phase 1 — deliver our first live product and a robust prototype — and you step up as Quicoo’s official CTO in 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Quicoo’s entire tech stack: backend, web, mobile, APIs, real-time systems, cloud infra.
  
• Design the right architecture — microservices or hybrid — optimised for scale and cost control.
  
• Develop and launch core features: real-time booking, driver dispatch, geo-fence logic, dynamic pricing.
  
• Implement secure, compliant payment flows for Australia: Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay — no shortcuts.
  
• Enforce high security: secure authentication, encryption, API gateway controls, privacy compliance (Australian Privacy Principles).
  
• Set up robust CI/CD, automated testing, rollback protocols, staging environments.
  
• Recruit, manage, and (when needed) restructure the Indian tech team — hire, fire, mentor.
  
• Deliver new features phase-wise:
  
• Phase 1: Rideshare, Courier, Queue Travel.
  
• Phase 2: Advanced Queue Services, Logistics.
  
• Keep costs optimised while maintaining production-grade quality.
  
• Report progress directly to the CEO and own delivery deadlines — no excuses.
  

Required Skills — What It Takes

Must-Have Skills:

• Minimum 7+ years in full-stack product engineering.
  
• Expert in React, Node.js or PHP/Laravel, and real-time databases (Firebase or equivalent).
  
• Proven track record with real-time fleet tracking, geo-fencing, surge pricing, or similar booking systems.
  
• Solid experience integrating global payment gateways — Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay — not local wallets.
  
• Hands-on expertise with major cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) — auto-scaling, monitoring, redundancy.
  
• Clear experience with microservices, container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), and secure API design.
  
• Well-versed in data privacy compliance (Australian Privacy Principles) and secure user session management.
  
• Strong leadership: able to plan roadmaps, manage teams, debug critical issues, and keep projects on track.
  
• Excellent communication: can explain tech to non-tech stakeholders and align with business priorities.
  

What’s in it for You — Your Pathway

• Title: Head of Technology, with a clear pathway to become Quicoo’s CTO in 6 months.
  
• Prove a stable, scalable MVP.
  
• Launch the first live prototype for rideshare & courier.
  
• Build trust with delivery, clean code, and a solid Indian team.
  
• Pathway to CTO Postion.
  
• Equity: Meaningful founding-stage stake — your work builds your future value.
  
• Freedom: Remote-first, flexible, performance-focused — results matter, not clock-ins.
  
• Authority: Direct reporting line to the CEO — own your decisions, no micromanagement.
  
• Impact: Build Australia’s next mobility brand — at global standards, from India.