HEAD OF ENGINEERING Founding Technical Lead · Cross-Border Marketplace App
Core
Founding Technical Lead building a cross-border ecommerce marketplace app connecting major economies to India, defining architecture and leading the first engineering team.
Role type
Founding Technical Lead (Head of Engineering)
Builds
Cross-border marketplace mobile app (iOS + Android), backend APIs, admin panel, and cloud infrastructure
Domain
Ecommerce, Cross-border logistics, Fintech
Required skills
React Native, Node.js or Python, AWS or GCP, Payment Processor Integration, Multi-vendor marketplace architecture, Team leadership (5+ engineers), CI/CD, Terraform
Preferred skills
Real-time features (WebSockets, push notifications), Multi-language/i18n implementation, Cross-border ecommerce or logistics background, Startup/zero-to-one product experience
Technologies
React Native, Node.js, Python, AWS, GCP, Terraform, WebSockets
Responsibilities
Define and own full technical architecture, Choose technology stack, Hire and lead a team of 5–6 engineers, Deliver production-ready app within 8 months, Own cross-border technical requirements (payments, tax, localization, GDPR), Run agile sprints, Set engineering standards
Seniority
Founding, hands-on IC
