Senior Technology

Job Description: Technology and Software development Team leadCompany - Caleedo : Digitising PossibilitiesPosition:   Lead - Technology & DevelopmentExperience: 10 yearsRelevant experience : Task and team management in undertaking full stack development, cloud engineering , integration application in technology, software development companies or startups.Remuneration: Salary + ESOPs + Performance BonusesLocation:  Gurgaon, IndiaCareer Growth:  To be groomed for  CTO role in 2 yearsAbout the RoleWe seek a self-propelled, passionate, inspirational  technology and software engineering  leader  to  contemporize, optimize, and scale  our cloud-hosted multi-tenant integrated enterprise grade SaaS platform and IoT solutions for Healthy and smart workplace application which can meet global standards and related compliance requirementsThis is a  high-impact role  for someone who has an innate ambition to undertake:Contemporize legacy stacks  (PostgreSQL, Spring Boot, Angular/Flutter) with AI/ML integrations.Identify and develop new applications based on user feedback , desk research and market study  from Product team and in discussion with the Co-FoundersDeveloping  a lean and efficient team  (2 X software engineers + 1X IoT hardware & firmware engineer + QA/QC + 1 X UI/UX designer + 2 interns) along with an on-demand ‘ready bench strength’ for mobilizing new project led customization/s  , continuous mentorship-, task and performance governance of the team members , team member engagement initiatives, to name a few.Driving smart  innovation  that impact cost of ownership, uptime, accuracy and ease of use in IoT-cloud communication, API scalability, and cost-efficient cloud ops.Taking over the overall CTO and working closely with the CEO /Co-Founder by owning the tech strategy and delivery/execution efficiency, business impact, obsolesce and cost mitigation controls, 3rd party partnerships, R&D and continuous innovation  and cross-functional leadership. In this stage also participate with the Co-Founders in fund raise discussion with investor and funds.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic ResponsibilitiesPartner with Founders to shape company vision and align technology accordingly.Define and monitor technology KPIs.Lead tech org structure, hiring strategy, and culture-building initiatives.Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and setting long-term R&D agenda.Represent technology in investor pitches & board meetings2. Technical OwnershipRefactor and  sharpen & securing existing cloud stack  for performance, security, and cost.Ideate, design ,develop new software application in collaboration with the business and products teamIntegrate  AI/ML models  (predictive analytics, LLMs, automation) into workflows.Design  multi-tenant APIs  and optimize PostgreSQL for high-throughput workloads.Implement  IoT protocols  (MQTT, WebSockets) for device-cloud data pipelines.3.  Team LeadershipMentor engineers in  Spring Boot, Angular, Flutter, and C++  (for IoT/edge modules).Instil  best practices  (CI/CD, microservices) without over-engineering.Collaborate with sales & product teams to  align tech with business goals .4. Product & Business Strategy Alignment:Work closely with the product team to define product roadmap and user experience strategy.Translate business goals into technical milestones5. Governance, Compliance & Data Security:Define and implement data governance, compliance, and cybersecurity policies (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).Oversee regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.6. Tech Budgeting & Resource Planning:Prepare and manage the annual tech budget, cloud cost forecasts, and vendor spend.7. CTO Growth PathYear 1:  Own technical roadmap, vendor partnerships, and R&D initiatives.Year 2-3:  Transition into  strategic leadership  (budgets, hiring, investor/board tech reviews).Skills RequiredMust-Have✔ Early-stage startup experience , Demonstrates consistently high moral and ethical beliefs,Ready to hustle, Stay firm in the face of daunting timelines, customer expectations, internal deadlines and unforeseen risks and challenges, Frugal development approach , High quality orientation✔ Backend:  Spring Boot, Python/Node.js (for AI/ML pipelines), C++ (IoT/performance)✔  Frontend:  Angular (legacy), Flutter (future mobile apps)✔  Database:  PostgreSQL (query optimization, replication)✔  Cloud:  GCP/ AWS/Azure (Lambda, Kubernetes, Terraform) –  cost optimization focus✔  AI/ML:  Practical experience with NLP, LLMs, for data insight and predictive analytics✔ Built/scaled multi-tenant SaaS or IoT-cloud pipelines.✔ Open-source contributions or side projects (GitHub link).Nice-to-Have✔ Knowledge & Exposure to·       embedded systems/Raspberry Pi/Arduino  for IoT prototyping.·       IoT Protocols:  MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS, BLE/Zigbee (experience with real devices)Ideal Candidate Profile7-10 years  in software development, with  3+ years leading teams .Proven track record  on micro services based applications and building a platform , scaling APIs, and shipping cloud-native products.Entrepreneurial mindset  – balances tech excellence with business pragmatism.Strong communicator  – can explain tech to non-tech stakeholders.Compensation & PerksBase Salary +ESOPs:  (Significant equity for long-term growth alignment.) +Performance Bonus +Other Perks:  (Remote flexibility, learning budgets, and R&D freedom) .Career Path:  Structured mentorship to transition into  CTO within 2-3 years .Why Join?Shape the tech foundation  of a scaling product with IoT/AI at its core.Fast-track to CTO  – no bureaucratic layers, just ownership and impact.Work with modern tools  without legacy baggage.How to Apply?Send your resume +  1-paragraph note  on “How would you integrate an LLM into our existing Angular/Spring Boot app” to email address