Job Description:

CTO / Head of Technology – Startup | Gurugram

Job Title: CTO / Head of Technology
Experience: 8–12 Years
Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. / M.Tech / MCA in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
CTC: ₹25–35 LPA
Location: Gurugram, Haryana – HQ
Industry: Technology Startup / Consumer Internet / Hyperlocal / Marketplace

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing technology-enabled startup, is looking for an experienced CTO / Head of Technology to lead its technology strategy, product architecture, engineering team and technology roadmap.

This is a key leadership position for a technology professional who can build scalable, secure and high-performance digital platforms from the ground up. The CTO / Head of Technology will work closely with the business and leadership teams to translate business requirements into robust technology solutions.

The role will involve building and scaling the Customer App, Partner App and Admin/Control Tower, while taking ownership of backend architecture, APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and overall platform reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the company's technology strategy and long-term technology roadmap.

• Lead technology architecture and make strategic decisions on platforms, frameworks and infrastructure.

• Align technology development with business objectives, customer requirements and growth plans.

• Build a scalable technology foundation to support rapid business expansion.

Product & Platform Architecture

• Lead the architecture and development of the Customer App, Partner App and Admin/Control Tower.

• Design scalable, modular and high-performance technology platforms.

• Own backend architecture, APIs, databases and system integrations.

• Ensure seamless integration between customer, partner, operations and administrative platforms.

Engineering & Team Management

• Lead, mentor and build a high-performing technology and engineering team.

• Define engineering standards, development processes, code quality practices and delivery frameworks.

• Establish an agile and efficient product development environment.

• Manage technology hiring, team structure and technical capability development.

Cloud, Infrastructure & Security

• Own cloud infrastructure, DevOps, deployment, monitoring and system reliability.

• Ensure scalability and high availability of technology platforms.

• Establish robust cybersecurity, data protection and access-control practices.

• Implement disaster recovery, backup, monitoring and business-continuity processes.

• Continuously identify and resolve technology performance and infrastructure challenges.

Scalability & Reliability

• Build technology systems capable of supporting multi-city and high-volume operations.

• Monitor platform performance, uptime, latency and scalability.

• Establish processes for application monitoring, incident management and technical troubleshooting.

• Ensure technology architecture can support future product and business expansion.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be an experienced CTO, Head of Technology, VP Technology, Engineering Head, Technology Director or senior technology leader with strong experience in building and scaling technology products.

Candidates with experience in the following sectors will be preferred:

• Technology Startups

• Consumer Internet

• Hyperlocal Platforms

• Marketplace Businesses

• E-commerce

• On-Demand Services

• Home Services

• Mobility

• Logistics Technology

• Gig Economy Platforms

• SaaS / Digital Platforms

Key Technical & Leadership Skills

• Technology Strategy

• Product Architecture

• Software Architecture

• Backend Development

• API Architecture

• Database Architecture

• Cloud Infrastructure

• DevOps

• Cybersecurity

• Application Security

• System Scalability

• Platform Reliability

• Engineering Leadership

• Technology Roadmap

• Agile Product Development

• Team Building

Preferred Technology Exposure

Hands-on or leadership experience across technologies such as cloud platforms, microservices, REST APIs, databases, DevOps, CI/CD, cybersecurity, mobile applications and scalable backend systems will be advantageous.

The candidate should be capable of making technology decisions based on business scalability, security, performance, cost and customer experience rather than technology adoption alone.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a technology leader who can take end-to-end ownership of the technology function and build a strong engineering organization.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong technology and product thinking

• Experience building scalable digital platforms

• Strong engineering leadership capability

• Experience managing technology teams

• Strong understanding of cloud and cybersecurity

• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions

• Ownership mindset and entrepreneurial approach

Why This CTO Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a growing startup at an important stage of its technology journey and take ownership of technology architecture, product engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital platform scalability.

The CTO / Head of Technology will have an opportunity to build technology systems and engineering teams that support multi-city expansion and long-term business growth.

Apply for CTO / Head of Technology – Gurugram

If you are an experienced CTO, Head of Technology, Engineering Head, Technology Director or senior technology leader looking for a leadership opportunity with a growing startup, you can apply for this position.

Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Experience: 8–12 Years
CTC: ₹25–35 LPA
Qualification: B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech/MCA – Computer Science, IT or related field

About Orbit Global HR Consultants

Orbit Global HR Consultants LLP is a startup hiring agency and executive search firm specializing in leadership hiring, technology recruitment, CXO hiring, executive search and talent acquisition across India.

For this mandate, Orbit Global HR focuses on identifying experienced technology leaders who can support startup technology strategy, product development, engineering leadership and scalable digital transformation.