Building Zekardo - India’s Largest & Most Trusted Vehicle Condition & Reliability Assessment Platform | Patent Pending | Winners MGDP ‘22 Grant | GSF…
Team Lead – System Design, Full Stack & DevOps
Location: Gurgaon (Full-time, on-site)
Experience: 5–8 years in software development and engineering leadership
This Role is for Builders Who Think Long-Term
We’re hiring a hands-on engineering lead to take ownership of system design, full-stack development, DevOps, and team mentorship at Zekardo. The ideal candidate is technically sharp, thoughtful in decision-making, and committed to building scalable systems and high-performing teams over time.
This is a full-time role based in our Gurgaon office, working directly with the founding team.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
System Architecture & Engineering Ownership
Design scalable and maintainable architectures across backend, frontend, and mobile platforms
Lead implementation across services and ensure system resilience, security, and performance
Take full accountability for technical delivery and infrastructure uptime
Mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and thoughtful feedback
Build a culture of ownership, clarity, and consistent delivery
Set engineering standards and lead by example
Agile Execution
Drive sprint planning, technical prioritization, and release cadence
Collaborate with product, design, and operations to translate business needs into software
Balance speed of delivery with technical debt management and long-term stability
Who We’re Looking For
5–6 years of engineering experience, with at least 2 years leading or mentoring developers
Proven expertise in Python backend frameworks and modern frontend development
Strong understanding of system design, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure
Ability to navigate ambiguity, make informed decisions, and communicate clearly
Someone who values long-term ownership over short-term rewards
What Sets You Apart
You approach engineering as a craft, not just a function
You enjoy working through complex, multi-layered problems
You’re patient with people and rigorous with systems
You care about building both product and team the right way
How We Think, and the Kind of People Who Thrive Here: At Zekardo, we’re solving real-world problems with focus, care, and long-term thinking. The people who thrive here typically share a few core traits:
They bring clarity to complexity: They write and speak in a way that helps everyone move faster — not just other engineers.
They’re precise, not in a rush: They know when speed matters and when quality matters more — and they choose deliberately.
They lead with humility and standards: They don’t need credit. They hold the bar high for themselves and others, and they build trust through consistency.
They stay calm when things go sideways: Pressure doesn’t rattle them. They bring structure, not stress — and know that stability is part of the job.
They think in systems, not tickets: They see how everything connects — architecture, people, process — and build accordingly.
They care about the craft: Whether it’s code, tools, or teams — they want to leave things better than they found them.
About Zekardo
Zekardo is India’s largest and most trusted vehicle condition and reliability platform.
(Patent Pending)
How to Apply
Please email the following to kd@zekardo.com:
Your updated resume
A short 2–3 minute video — just tell us your story. It can be recorded casually on your phone. Upload it to YouTube or Vimeo — unlisted is fine — and include the link in your email.)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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