Chief Technology Officer – E-commerce Technology (SaaS) – Surat – 2.5lacs

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 technologyvision and architecture of UniSouk a next-generation e-commerce platform. The CTOwill be responsible for building and scaling the technology infrastructureestablishing engineering best practices and driving innovation across the platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and oversee the development of scalable robust technology

architecture for UniSouks 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

Required Skills:

AWS