
Chief Technology Officer
2 days ago
Job Description: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
About the Company:
ZeTheta Algorithms Private Limited is a pioneering FinTech start-up developing innovative AI-powered tools and platforms through student ecosystem who can leverage LLMs for development cycle. At the same time, we want to give back to the society and revolutionise how students and fresh graduates gain practical experience in financial markets, technology and other industry verticals through our comprehensive work bridge platform.
In a short span of just 6 months from launch we have been approached by around 600,000 students and around 1,000 colleges globally.
About the Role:
The Chief Technology Officer will be a CXO level hire and lead our technical vision and oversee all technology development initiatives both inhouse ideas and assist an evergrowing simulated training and learning requirement by imparting work experiences to students and fresh graduates to innovate and research with ultimate objective of democratizing information technology for non-coders on a massive scale (more than 100,000+ students). Thereby managing a dynamic team of student interns and fresh graduates while building scalable tech platforms. This role combines strategic technology leadership with hands-on mentorship of emerging talent. The role demands significant energy, enthusiasm and passion to innovate and help the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Strategy:
- Define and execute the overall technology roadmap for our large number of Tech platforms and convert innovative ideas to platforms from scratch with high speed using LLMs.
- Architect scalable systems supporting 100,000+ concurrent users which may exceed 1 mln in medium term, across multiple simulated training and learning modules for innovation and research.
- Oversee integration of blockchain-based certification systems and secure authentication frameworks
- Drive innovation in through emerging technologies
Team Management & Mentorship:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a teams of student interns and fresh graduates
- Design structured learning programs that transform interns into skilled developers
- Establish coding standards, development processes, and quality assurance protocols
- Create internship curricula that align with real product development needs
- Build a culture of innovation, learning, and technical excellence
Product Development Oversight:
- Manage end-to-end development of multiple AI tools and simulations.
- Oversee development of responsive web platforms using modern frameworks , , Python)
- Lead API development and third-party integrations for financial data and AI services
- Ensure robust data architecture using MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and cloud solutions
- Drive development of mobile-responsive applications and progressive web apps
Infrastructure & Operations:
- Design and implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Ensure platform security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance
- Optimize application performance and scalability
- Manage cloud infrastructure costs and resource allocation
- Establish monitoring, logging, and incident response protocols
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with founders on product strategy and business development
- Collaborate with content teams to integrate educational materials with technology
- Coordinate with business development for client integration requirements
- Present technical progress and roadmaps to investors and board members
Qualifications:
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- 5-8 years of technology leadership experience, preferably in FinTech or EdTech
- Proven experience managing and mentoring junior developers and interns
- Strong expertise in full-stack development (Python, , )
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern DevOps practices
- Understanding of financial markets, investment concepts, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication skills for technical mentorship and stakeholder management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous startup experience, ideally through growth phases
- Experience building educational technology or simulation platforms
- Knowledge of AI/ML integration in web applications
- Familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptocurrency
- Experience with agile development methodologies and remote team management
- Track record of scaling technical teams from 5 to 100+ developers
What We Offer:
Equity & Growth Opportunity:
- Significant equity stake in our fast-growing startup
- Direct impact on shaping the future of financial and technical recruitment in India
- Opportunity to build and lead a world-class technology team
- Front-row seat to our expansion plans across global markets
Professional Development:
- Leadership role in cutting-edge tech innovation
- Mentorship opportunities with accomplished founders and advisors
- Conference attendance and continuous learning budget
- Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance once the initial heavy lifting is done
Mission-Driven Work:
- Contribute to solving the employability crisis for millions of students
- Build technology that democratizes access to financial literacy and career opportunities
- Work with passionate, mission-driven team members
- Create lasting impact on the Indian startup and education ecosystem
Position Details:
- Role Type:
Full-time, Equity-heavy compensation - Location:
Remote-first with quarterly team meetings - Reporting:
Directly to Founder/CEO - Team Size:
100,000+ remotely. - Growth Trajectory:
Potential to become Co-founder/ CEO based on performance
Why Join ZeTheta Now:
We're at an inflection point with proven traction (600,000+ students, government recognition, media coverage) and ready to scale rapidly. This is your opportunity to join as a foundational leader and grow with us as we expand globally, potentially becoming one of India's leading Tech success stories.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit:
- Detailed resume highlighting leadership and technical achievements
- Portfolio of technical projects and team management experiences
- Three professional references from previous direct reports or colleagues
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the students we serve.
This role structure balances the startup reality of limited cash with significant upside potential through equity, while clearly defining the scope of responsibilities that align with your company's mission of developing Tech tools through student intern programs.
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