Chief Technology Officer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Chief Technology Officer to lead the technology

vision and architecture of UniSouk, a next-generation e-commerce platform. The CTO

will be responsible for building and scaling the technology infrastructure,

establishing engineering best practices, and driving innovation across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

Design and oversee the development of scalable, robust technology

architecture for UniSouk's e-commerce platform

Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of

technical excellence

Define a technology roadmap aligned with business objectives and market

demands

Establish coding standards, development practices, and deployment

procedures

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and frameworks to maintain a

competitive advantage

Lead technical due diligence and vendor management for third-party

integrations

Drive digital transformation initiatives across the organisation

Oversee system security, data protection, and compliance with industry

standards

Partner with Product and Business teams to translate requirements into

technical solutions

Manage technology budget and optimise infrastructure costs

Required Qualifications

Requirements & Good to have:

10+ years of software development and technology leadership experience

Minimum 5+ years in a CTO or VP Engineering role at a growth-stage

company

Proven experience building scalable e-commerce or marketplace platforms

Strong background in cloud architecture (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Expert-level knowledge of backend systems, databases, and microservices

architecture

Experience with modern tech stacks and full-stack development principles

Track record of building high-performing engineering teams (20+ members)

Strong understanding of SDLC, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AI/ML integration in e-commerce systems

Background in supply chain technology or logistics platforms

Experience scaling infrastructure for high-traffic platforms (millions of daily

active users)

Familiarity with the Indian e-commerce ecosystem and regulations

Previous startup or scale-up experience

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary package

Substantial ESOP grants (subject to vesting schedule)

Health insurance and wellness benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development budget

Founding team equity considerations based on contribution

Evaluation Criteria

Relevant experience and domain expertise in e-commerce technology

Track record of success in similar CTO/VP Engineering roles

Cultural fit and alignment with startup values

Ability to operate in ambiguous environments

Track record of team building and technical leadership

Demonstrated impact on scaling organisations

Terms & Conditions

ESOP package subject to vesting schedule

The employment contract will detail confidentiality, IP ownership, and

non-compete clauses

Background verification will be conducted