Job Description

Chief Technology Officer (E-Commerce & Supply Chain Specialist)-Surat-2.5lacs

Company: Nexanode Technologies Private Limited - UniSouk
Equity: ESOPs offered
Reports To: Founder/CEO
Location: Surat, Gujarat
Employment Type: Full-time, Founding Role

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:

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
Commitment to the company vision and values is required
Flexible working arrangements available

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit:
1. Updated resume/CV highlighting relevant experience
2. Cover letter explaining interest in the role
3. Portfolio or examples of work (technical documentation, system designs)
4. References from previous employers or collaborators