Job Description: Technical Lead
Company: Bijliride
About Bijliride
Role: Technical Lead
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical strategy and execution for the Consumer App, ensuring a seamless,
intuitive user experience while maintaining code quality and performance.
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Oversee the redesign and UX revamp of the Consumer App to enhance user
engagement and retention.
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Scale and optimize the Admin App—a complex, multi-integration platform used by
internal teams, technicians, admins, and vendors for critical business operations
including vendor payments,
fleet management, and vendor integrations.
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Architect and implement solutions that support vendor payments, real-time
tracking, and operational integrations.
•Team Composition:
3 Full-Stack Developers
2 Backend Engineers
2 Frontend Engineers
Lead and mentor a distributed team of 9 engineers: 3 full-stack developers, 2 backend
engineers, 2 frontend engineers, and 1 UX designer .
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Define coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for the entire
technical organization.
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Drive performance optimization, security hardening, and scalability across both
applications.
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Collaborate with product and business teams to translate requirements into
technical roadmaps.
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Own technical debt management and ensure sustainable, long-term system health.
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Technical Stack & Expertise Required
Backend: Node.js expertise with proven experience building scalable, production-
grade APIs.
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Frontend: React Native proficiency for cross-platform mobile application
development.
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Database: MongoDB experience with optimization and scaling knowledge.
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Cloud Infrastructure: AWS expertise including compute, storage, databases, and
DevOps practices.
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Full-Stack Capability: Ability to make architectural decisions across the entire
technology stack and contribute hands-on to critical modules.
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Leadership: Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and
fostering a high-performance culture.
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Competencies and Skills
Technical Depth: Strong understanding of scalable architectures, microservices
patterns, and full-stack system design.
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Hands-on Execution: Ability to code, review architecture, and guide implementation
while maintaining high standards.
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Team Leadership: Experience building, mentoring, and scaling engineering teams
in startup environments.
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Product Thinking: Ability to translate product vision into technical execution with
clear roadmaps and milestones.
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Problem-Solving: Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization skills.
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Communication: Clear articulation of technical decisions and trade-offs to both
technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Ownership Mindset: Driven by results, accountability, and delivering business
impact.
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Startup Agility: Comfortable with rapid iteration, ambiguity, and wearing multiple
hats in a fast-paced environment.
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Current Technology Landscape1 UX Designer
Applications:
1. Consumer App: Mobile application for end-users to book and manage EV rentals.
Requires UX revamp and seamless experience optimization.
2. Admin App: Complex, large-scale internal application with multiple integrations
serving business teams, technicians, admins, and vendors. Handles fleet
management, vendor payments, integrations, and operational workflows.
Expected Outcomes
Deliver a revamped, high-performance Consumer App with improved UX that
increases user engagement and retention.
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Scale the Admin App to handle growing operational complexity and vendor
integrations without performance degradation.
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Build and mentor a high-performing technical team with clear ownership and
accountability.
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Establish architectural standards, code quality practices, and technical
documentation.
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Reduce technical debt while maintaining velocity in feature delivery.
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Ensure system reliability, uptime, and security across both applications.
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Deliver projects within agreed timelines while maintaining code quality.
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Candidate Must-Haves
Graduated from a Top Tier 1 college (IIT, BITS, IIIT, or equivalent).
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5–10 years of professional experience in full-stack software development with team
leadership.
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Proven expertise in Node.js, React Native, MongoDB, and AWS.
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Hands-on experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
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Demonstrated ability to architect and scale systems for performance, reliability, and
user experience.
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Strong problem-solving skills and experience debugging complex production
systems.
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Passion for building products that users love, with a focus on user experience.
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Candidate Nice-to-Haves
Experience in mobility, logistics, or on-demand services.
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Startup experience or exposure to high-growth environments.
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Knowledge of real-time systems, geolocation, and mapping integrations.
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Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
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Exposure to payment gateway integrations and fintech systems.
•Why Join Bijliride
Leadership Opportunity: Directly report to the CTO and shape the technical future
of a high-growth startup.
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Scale Impact: Lead a team of talented engineers and influence the technology
decisions that power a fast-growing company.
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Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with modern tech stack (Node.js, React Native, MongoDB,
AWS) on real-world challenges.
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Growth Trajectory: Backed by strong investors (Atomic Capital), Bijliride is
positioned for significant expansion.
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Remote Flexibility: Work remotely with Bangalore as the preferred hub; flexibility
for distributed team collaboration.
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Sustainable Mission: Contribute to India's EV revolution and sustainable mobility
movement.
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Startup Ownership: Experience high ag