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